prestige

[pre-steezh, -steej] / prɛˈstiʒ, -ˈstidʒ /

NOUN

fame, influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cachet dignity esteem importance power prominence reputation standing stature status weight

STRONG

authority celebrity consequence control credit distinction eminence illustriousness kudos position preeminence rank regard renown repute state sway

WEAK

prominency éclat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insignificance unimportance

STRONG

disregard disrespect

WEAK

humility lowliness

Example Sentences

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But these actors are after more than a prestige showcase.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Content is to prestige journalism what Shein is to Chanel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He has used his own prestige - and Trump's fascination with monarchy - to try to rebuild a sense of transatlantic trust.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Being selected early isn’t just a matter of prestige — it’s also a major financial advantage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The first to give prestige to such troops was Alberigo of Conio from the Romagna.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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