prestigious prize
Highly sought accolade
A prestigious prize is an award that carries significant honor and recognition within its field.
The modifier emphasizes that not all prizes are equal—a prestigious prize confers status on its recipient and is typically difficult to win: The Nobel is the most prestigious prize in science.
The phrase often appears in announcements and biographical notes.
- Academy AwardTop Hollywood honor
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- acceptance speechRemarks after winning
- innovationCreating something original
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
legacy · merit · hall of fame · honor · excellence · Grammy Award · originality · gold medal · critical acclaim · peer review · recognition · career highlight · impact · laureate · inspiration · Tony Award · standing ovation · validation
prestigious prizeparticipation trophy
Award for mere involvement
consolation prize · booby prize · honorable mention · attendance award · empty title
prestigious prizepunishment
Penalty for an offense
penalty · sanction · disgrace · public shaming · dishonorable discharge
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