prestige

noun

Definition of prestigenext
as in status
the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important Her career as a diplomat has brought her enormous prestige. The job has low pay and low prestige.

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How is the word prestige distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of prestige are authority, credit, influence, and weight. While all these words mean "power exerted over the minds or behavior of others," prestige implies the ascendancy given by conspicuous excellence or reputation for superiority.

the prestige of the newspaper

When would authority be a good substitute for prestige?

While the synonyms authority and prestige are close in meaning, authority implies the power of winning devotion or allegiance or of compelling acceptance and belief.

his opinions lacked authority

When is credit a more appropriate choice than prestige?

In some situations, the words credit and prestige are roughly equivalent. However, credit suggests influence that arises from the confidence of others.

his credit with the press

Where would influence be a reasonable alternative to prestige?

While in some cases nearly identical to prestige, influence may apply to a force exercised and received consciously or unconsciously.

used her influence to get the bill passed

In what contexts can weight take the place of prestige?

Although the words weight and prestige have much in common, weight implies measurable or decisive influence in determining acts or choices.

their wishes obviously carried much weight

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prestige An Academy Award nomination can bring fame, prestige and potential new career opportunities for the filmmakers and performers who receive one. —Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025 The Writer: This screenwriting professional has an eclectic body of work ranging from indie film hits to other work on prestige TV projects. —EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025 Awards prestige does not necessarily translate to box office dollars these days, as many people would rather sit at home and stream a movie—or, more likely, a TV show—from their couch. —Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 La Prairie, the prestige skin care brand’s sales significantly slowed in 2024, declining 6.2 percent to 509 million euros. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prestige
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestige
  1. status
  2. fame
  3. notoriety
  4. renown
  5. prominence
  6. value
  7. importance
  8. stature
Noun
  • But eight weeks in, the mass deportation effort has rapidly expanded to include immigrants whose application for legal status in the country is under review.
    — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
  • While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.
    — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of status
Noun
  • The actress rose to fame in the '70s portraying Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie.
    — Julie Tremaine, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The Grammy-winning county singer, who first rose to fame as the winner of American Idol in 2005, will take over Perry’s seat when the new season premieres on Sunday, March 9.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Prince, who is the brother of US President Donald Trump’s former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, founded Blackwater, which gained notoriety in 2007 during the Iraq War, when its private contractors opened fire in Baghdad’s Nisour Square, killing 17 Iraqi civilians.
    — Michael Rios, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Canteen London, England Created by the team behind The Pelican and The Hero, Canteen has quickly gained notoriety.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of notoriety
Noun
  • Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.
    — Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Tyson last fought a sanctioned fight in 2005 , losing a sixth-round TKO to gigantic Irishman Kevin McBride, a fighter of little renown beyond that win.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of renown
Noun
  • Shyne first rose to prominence in the late ‘90s as a rapper under Diddy’s Bad Boy Records.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Skinner rose to prominence as his internet persona Benny Drama.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • Conversely, the slower application growth for elite institutions may signal a need to rethink their value proposition in a changing higher education landscape.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • At likely his lowest value ever now is a good time to try and trade for the veteran tight end.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of value
Noun
  • Looking toward the future of Korean content globally, Seo emphasized the importance of genre diversity while maintaining quality.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The apparel industry cannot afford to ignore the importance of investing in its majority workforce.
    — Adele Stafford, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Another agreed that the pants are flattering on short statures, adding that the material feels soft and looks good when worn with the brand’s matching funnel neck sweatshirt.
    — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Rema’s towering stature in the genre is evidenced by the massive shows his fans flock to, from headlining London’s famed O2 Arena in 2023 to concerts for more than 25,000 homegrown fans in Lagos and Abuja in December, or his homecoming in Benin City last August that brought out 20,000 people.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of stature

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