prestige

Example Sentences

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The mansion’s goings-on were evidence that Hefner had amassed enough money and prestige to get his way, even when his way defied social norms, public-health best practices, and the law.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Nonprofits still sought Gates Foundation money, especially since federal funding dried up, but the prestige of the foundation had been diminished.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Bokhari himself brings a degree of prestige to the company.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

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

I would finally be able to restore to my mother the wealth and prestige that she had lost after my father’s death.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela