prestige
noun
pres·tige
pre-ˈstēzh 
-ˈstēj
often attributive
1
: standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
2
: commanding position in people's minds
Examples of prestige in a Sentence
Her career as a diplomat has brought her enormous prestige.
The job has low pay and low prestige.
The family has wealth and social prestige.
Recent Examples on the Web
Shaw’s focus is on the education of the younger generation, not for social or professional prestige but for human fulfillment and the enrichment of society.
—
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
Instead, he’s mostly gone the way of prestige drama on the big and small screens, landing an Emmy nomination for his guest role on Ozark season four after widespread acclaim for his lead role on season three.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
Instead, he’s mostly gone the way of prestige drama on the big and small screens, landing an Emmy nomination for his guest role on Ozark season four after widespread acclaim for his lead role on season three.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for prestige
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“Prestige.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prestige. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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prestige
noun
pres·tige
pre-ˈstēzh
-ˈstēj
: importance in the eyes of other people
prestigious
adjective
-ˈstij-əs
prestigiously
adverb
prestigiousness
noun
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