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

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Recent Examples of prestige The Pitt is a unique hybrid of a network show and a prestige drama. —Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025 Reckoning will also premiere at the festival in an out-of-competition slot, continuing the festival's tradition of balancing prestige titles and awards-leaning projects with big-budget Hollywood spectacles. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Lamm would run the operation while Church did the deep thinking, the advising, and some of the lab work, along with lending the company his scientific prestige. —D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 Few tournaments, if any, carry the same prestige as the Masters. —Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 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
  • Nearly all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Not only did the Terps lose in blowout fashion, but fans and players have also spent the week wondering the future status of Kevin Willard.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of status
Noun
  • In a 2003 interview with Vogue’s Mark Holgate, Sarah Jessica Parker spoke candidly on her relationship with fame.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Set against the glitzy world of pop music stardom in the early aughts, this affecting saga of two sisters explores the destructive power of fame and inequity in the music business.
    — Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Oz earned notoriety for his then-unorthodox views on medical treatment, such as allowing his patients to receive massage and spiritual interventions to help their recovery.
    — Alice Park, TIME, 13 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
  • Food and Drink Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural renown takes center stage at each one of the property's four drinking and dining venues: the Japanese Restaurant, the Western-style Lakehouse, the Lobby Lounge, and the Bar.
    — Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Her growing renown means that her major works are now far beyond the reach of most public museums to acquire.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of renown
Noun
  • More: Trump calls alleged Shapiro mansion arsonist 'whack job' Shapiro has risen to prominence as an outspoken Democratic governor and supporter of Israel.
    — Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Prince rose to prominence in 2021 when her TikTok videos showcased the disparity between the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • Wier initially didn’t receive credit for her connection series in the routine, lowering the start value.
    — Henry Chappell, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
  • No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.
    — Kody Boye, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of value
Noun
  • Prosecutors have stressed the importance of Mortensen’s testimony as the only living person to see the intruder.
    — Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The future is incredibly inspiring as the brand continues to create awareness around the importance of fitness, movement and wellness.
    — Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Lawns provide an ideal place for weeds to grow thanks to their ample sunlight, high fertility, and low stature.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The title appears on five different U.K. rankings this frame, returning to one while growing in stature on the remaining four.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of stature

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