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 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
  • This approach, now echoed by proposals from OpenAI in the U.S., reflects Israel’s strategy to maintain its status as a global tech leader by positioning regulation as a facilitator rather than an obstacle to innovation.
    — Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 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
  • Coming to prominence under the name ‘Kid Messi’ on YouTube five years ago, JJ Gabriel signed a lucrative deal with Nike in February.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Summer of prominence On June 1, Venus will arrive at its greatest western elongation, 46 degrees from the sun.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • However, the compounded value of correct predictions in later rounds, particularly the Elite Eight, Final Four, and championship, amplified the separation in weighted performance.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Wherever the original source of the incorrect headline came from, it was amplified by trusted sources in financial news, creating a very expensive lesson in the value of accurate and reliable reporting.
    — Hadas Gold and Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of value
Noun
  • Advertisement Advertisement Read More: Trump Doubles Down on Trade War, Threatening China With More Tariffs Rare earth’s importance The importance of rare earths has only increased over the years, due to the world’s reliance on ever-powerful computers and its search for cleaner energy.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In particular, holes 10, 11 and 13 are of strategic importance to all players because of the scores that have historically been achieved on each of them.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
  • This touchscreen laptop is big on power, but small in stature thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU and an all-metal chassis weighing only 3.62 pounds.
    — Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of stature

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