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 Vocal work is top notch by all parties involved, helping to deliver a prestige segment that’s both grandly theatrical and emotionally satisfying. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 May 2025 The point is to re-emphasize prestige programming and HBO rather than a B-minus sports lineup. —Alex Sherman, CNBC, 15 May 2025 No institution—no matter its pedigree, prestige, or wealth—is above the law. —Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 15 May 2025 Looks like prestige and brand recognition is good again. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 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
  • Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • The Florida Department of Health did not respond to a request for comment on the status of its HIV prevention programs.
    — Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Definition of status
Noun
  • Earlier, Meloni rose to fame as criminal Chris Keller in the HBO prison drama Oz.
    — Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • In the second of a series of three excerpts that will run in The Courant on successive Sundays, Calhoun describes his relationship with Caron Butler, who came from a troubled past to find fame and fortune in the NBA, with UConn as the bridge.
    — Jim Calhoun with Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Definition of fame
Noun
  • The trading card featuring New York Knicks guard Mark Jackson, obtained by Fox News Digital, gained notoriety after eagle-eyed collectors noticed that the Menendez brothers were sitting in a pair of floor seats at the game.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
  • Which doesn’t mean that a little bit of recognition, if not notoriety, isn’t appreciated every now and then.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Definition of notoriety
Noun
  • Hoping to capitalize on its renown, Vivienne Westwood staged its first bridal fashion show as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week on Thursday.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Asa Keyes, the anti-corruption L.A. district attorney (who would himself be jailed for corruption), publicly questioned how a woman of her renown could be grabbed off the street.
    — Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of renown
Noun
  • For all the prominence of figures like Billy Graham or Rick Warren, no Protestant leader carries the singular, global authority and visibility of the Bishop of Rome.
    — Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
  • Despite a pandemic and universal shift in how people approach work, his company grew to prominence within a few years of its 2018 founding, naming Amazon, Schneider Electric and Marriott among its clients by 2021.
    — Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • But the state counted on an average annual return of 8.5% on its pension investments back then, very aggressive assumptions that inflated the funds’ values by billions of dollars.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
  • Then, when rates do come down and investors go looking for higher income, the value of these funds’ bonds—and indeed the value of these funds themselves—should rise.
    — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Definition of value
Noun
  • Given the importance of timely loc upkeep, clients may feel pressured to accept whatever slot is offered, even at unusual hours.
    — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
  • Nevertheless, the intersection of these two fields is growing in importance and deserves serious attention from business leaders, engineers and investors.
    — Paul Lipman, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Definition of importance
Noun
  • But divorced from the source material, there's an undeniable thrill in seeing a man of Cruise's stature (usually reported as 5′ 7″) taking on attackers far larger than him.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
  • While Jefferson would provide some serious star power, players of his stature might not be willing to risk injury right before the season.
    — Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
Definition of stature

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