"prestigious" in the adjective sense
1. esteemed, honored, prestigious
having an illustrious reputation respected
"our esteemed leader"
"a prestigious author"
2. prestigious
exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
"a prestigious professor at a prestigious university"
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