| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | acclaimed | publicly praised and respected |
| 2. | accomplished | highly skilled and respected |
| 3. | acknowledged | accepted as important or respected |
| 4. | admirable | deserving respect and approval |
| 5. | admired | regarded with respect and approval |
| 6. | august | impressively dignified and respected |
| 7. | award-winning | having won respected awards |
| 8. | big-name | widely famous and important |
| 9. | blue-chip | highly respected and reliable |
| 10. | blue-ribbon | of the highest quality |
| 11. | celebrated | widely praised and admired |
| 12. | commanding | inspiring respect and attention |
| 13. | consequential | important and significant |
| 14. | coveted | greatly desired and admired |
| 15. | credentialed | having recognized qualifications |
| 16. | creditable | deserving praise or respect |
| 17. | decorated | honored with awards |
| 18. | dignified | showing seriousness and honor |
| 19. | distinguished | notably respected and successful |
| 20. | elevated | raised in rank or status |
| 21. | elite | belonging to the best group |
| 22. | eminent | famous and highly respected |
| 23. | established | widely accepted and respected |
| 24. | esteemed | highly respected and admired |
| 25. | estimable | worthy of respect |
| 26. | exalted | placed at a high rank |
| 27. | exceptional | unusually excellent or notable |
| 28. | famed | widely known and admired |
| 29. | fashionable | socially admired and stylish |
| 30. | first-rate | of excellent quality or rank |
| 31. | foremost | most respected or important |
| 32. | glamorous | attractively impressive and admired |
| 33. | glorious | deserving great admiration |
| 34. | gold-standard | considered the best example |
| 35. | grand | impressive and dignified |
| 36. | high-ranking | holding an important position |
| 37. | high-status | having elevated social standing |
| 38. | highly regarded | greatly respected by others |
| 39. | honorable | deserving honor and respect |
| 40. | honored | greatly respected or recognized |
| 41. | household-name | known by nearly everyone |
| 42. | illustrious | famous, honored, and admired |
| 43. | important | having great significance or status |
| 44. | imposing | impressively grand or important |
| 45. | impressive | causing admiration or respect |
| 46. | influential | having power and respect |
| 47. | institutional | associated with established authority |
| 48. | lauded | praised highly in public |
| 49. | leading | most important or successful |
| 50. | legendary | extremely famous and admired |
| 51. | lionized | treated as very important |
| 52. | lofty | elevated in rank or character |
| 53. | magnificent | extremely impressive and grand |
| 54. | majestic | grand and dignified |
| 55. | matchless | without equal in quality |
| 56. | meritorious | deserving honor or praise |
| 57. | monumental | greatly important or impressive |
| 58. | name-brand | widely recognized and trusted |
| 59. | noble | having high moral or social rank |
| 60. | notable | important and worthy of notice |
| 61. | noted | well known and respected |
| 62. | of distinction | marked by excellence or honor |
| 63. | of note | worthy of attention |
| 64. | old-line | long established and respected |
| 65. | outstanding | extremely good and noticeable |
| 66. | patrician | aristocratic in manner or status |
| 67. | peerless | having no equal |
| 68. | preeminent | surpassing all others in status |
| 69. | premier | first in importance or rank |
| 70. | prized | highly valued and admired |
| 71. | prominent | important and well known |
| 72. | rarefied | elevated and exclusive |
| 73. | recognized | officially acknowledged or respected |
| 74. | regal | royal and impressive |
| 75. | remarkable | worthy of attention and respect |
| 76. | renowned | widely known and respected |
| 77. | reputable | having a good reputation |
| 78. | respected | held in high regard |
| 79. | revered | deeply respected and admired |
| 80. | signal | notably important or distinguished |
| 81. | sought-after | widely desired and valued |
| 82. | stately | impressive and dignified |
| 83. | sterling | excellent and highly regarded |
| 84. | storied | famous for a rich history |
| 85. | successful | having achieved notable success |
| 86. | time-honored | respected because of tradition |
| 87. | tony | fashionably exclusive and wealthy |
| 88. | top-flight | of the highest quality |
| 89. | top-tier | of the highest rank |
| 90. | towering | greatly impressive or influential |
| 91. | unrivaled | better known than others |
| 92. | unsurpassed | not exceeded by others |
| 93. | upscale | appealing to wealthy tastes |
| 94. | venerable | commanding deep respect |
| 95. | vintage | classic and highly regarded |
| 96. | well thought of | regarded favorably and respectfully |
| 97. | well-regarded | thought highly of |
| 98. | well-respected | widely held in esteem |
| 99. | world-class | among the best globally |
| 100. | worthy | deserving respect or attention |
