prestige
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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The regular navy operated Iran’s big battleships largely for prestige and occasional long-range deployments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
There's still prestige in being the first to plant your flag in the lunar dust.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
When news reached Rostock that the Sultan had indeed died, Tycho’s prestige soared—although the shine was taken off his achievement when it turned out that the death had occurred a few weeks before the eclipse.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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