prestige

Example Sentences

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But even they came around faster than the burgeoning class of prestige TV era viewers who couldn’t fathom that the new “Battlestar” could be as culturally resonant as, say, “The Sopranos” or “The Wire.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Universities have also tied prestige and funding to publishing metrics: grant dollars, rankings, and internal performance systems for researchers all depend on churning out work.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The names glitter like their price tags, Diego Maradona and Brazilian Ronaldo both there twice - being the world's most expensive footballer places you in an elite club where goals, glory and prestige are currency.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But of course he was right, and by the time I came to womanhood even I had to acknowledge that his prestige was much diminished.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya