prestige

Example Sentences

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But many economists say India has always treated currency depreciation not merely as an economic adjustment, but as a matter of national prestige.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

There is a bizarre universe built around the prestige and untouchability of the court that is first and foremost perpetuated by the people on the court.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

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

This spring has felt a lot lighter than previous years in terms of big-name, prestige streaming shows, as studios’ budget cuts and industry consolidation take their toll.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

They believed that in doing so Orgoreyn would gain a large and lasting prestige-victory over Karhide, and that the Commensals who engineered this victory would gain according prestige and power in their government.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin