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 Services that used to carry prestige and command premium pricing are now possible to DIY using AI tools. —Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 Inspired by true events, and with an ensemble cast featuring Rafe Spall, Greg Kinnear, and John Leguizamo, there's plenty of buzz about Apple TV+'s prestige Summer streaming release. —Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 Some may argue Trump used these moments to build prestige, associate himself with dominance and success, and to thrust himself into the spotlight. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 That script quickly acquired prestige as one of the year’s best unproduced screenplays. —Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 31 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
  • 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, 9 June 2025
  • And now, as Indiana prepares for the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, with Clark and White’s statuses both uncertain, the task will remain the same.
    — Ben Pickman, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Definition of status
Noun
  • The dual pressures of fame and industry demands were becoming too much.
    — Jose Valentino Ruiz, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
  • Based in Los Angeles, Hacker first rose to fame in 2020 with his viral content across TikTok, Twitch and Instagram.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 June 2025
Definition of fame
Noun
  • Owen gets a lot of notoriety, but Nick has been equally good.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
  • Conflicting Opinions From Conflicting Figures Gaines gained notoriety for her fervent anti-trans views following a 5th-place finish at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Definition of notoriety
Noun
  • Despite Fox’s renown for torching opportunities, Rossiter and Fox worked hard to get labels’ attention in the ’90s, to no avail.
    — Nate Rogers, Vulture, 22 May 2025
  • 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
Definition of renown
Noun
  • Punk began by acknowledging the tattoo's prominence over his career.
    — Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
  • Idaho is one of the most seismically active states in the country, and Central Idaho has gained prominence in recent years as a particularly active area.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he’s dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
  • Perplexity, which is currently fundraising at a $14 billion valuation, has shown strong interest in the smartphone market and understanding of the value of being a default AI service.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Definition of value
Noun
  • Investors are valuing OpenAI as essential infrastructure (not a startup anymore), considered to be in the same league as cloud computing or semiconductors, highlighting the strategic importance of foundational AI models.
    — Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Weyman didn’t have long to prepare for the massive character milestone, but emphasized the importance of dialect to his portrayal of the Grey Wanderer.
    — Lauren Coates, Variety, 9 June 2025
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Meteora, its follow-up, is also growing in stature.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • With her bright white skirt hitting mid-thigh in front, her sleek leather boots were on full display, boasting a pointed toe, leg-hugging shaft and simple block heel, which offered the Hey Dude ambassador (who mentioned her short stature to FN) a boost in height.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Definition of stature

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“Prestige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestige. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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