prestige

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How is the word prestige distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of prestige are authority, credit, influence, and weight. While all these words mean "power exerted over the minds or behavior of others," prestige implies the ascendancy given by conspicuous excellence or reputation for superiority.

the prestige of the newspaper

When would authority be a good substitute for prestige?

While the synonyms authority and prestige are close in meaning, authority implies the power of winning devotion or allegiance or of compelling acceptance and belief.

his opinions lacked authority

When is credit a more appropriate choice than prestige?

In some situations, the words credit and prestige are roughly equivalent. However, credit suggests influence that arises from the confidence of others.

his credit with the press

Where would influence be a reasonable alternative to prestige?

While in some cases nearly identical to prestige, influence may apply to a force exercised and received consciously or unconsciously.

used her influence to get the bill passed

In what contexts can weight take the place of prestige?

Although the words weight and prestige have much in common, weight implies measurable or decisive influence in determining acts or choices.

their wishes obviously carried much weight

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of prestige In his first foray into prestige TV, the actor plays beloved former U.S. President George Mullen who is called in to help the current POTUS, played by Angela Bassett, after a catastrophic cyberattack threatens the nation. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025 This might sound like a moment pulled from a high fantasy drama made for prestige TV, but this is World of Warcraft, a now 20-year old online RPG. Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025 In the early 1980s, on the scale of prestige and popularity, playing women’s volleyball at Hawaii was like playing football at Alabama under Nick Saban or men’s basketball at UCLA under John Wooden. Richard Dunn, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025 Along with Newsday and the Clearview movie theater chain, the family acquired prestige entertainment venues like the Beacon Theater and Radio City Music Hall. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prestige 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestige
Noun
  • Each person's needs vary based on age, climate, weight, activity level, and health status.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Consequently, victims of tall poppy syndrome often suffer from low self-esteem and struggle to fit in due to their status as outliers.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • While that caused an unprecedented skepticism of fame from the public, as well as a distinct lack of sympathy for anyone who experienced it, Williams’s was one of the few anti-fame voices who broke through.
    Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Much of its fame comes from charismatic street vendors such as 40X, who spread the teachings of the late Minister Elijah Muhammad on city corners and at markets and fairs; those teachings include that the navy bean is a kind of superfood.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • It’s also gained notoriety among retail investors this year, data on net flows from this group compiled by Vanda Research shows.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Looks, moves, rivalries, gossip and notoriety have always been factors in celebrity for movie stars and pop performers alike.
    Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Jamie Lee Curtis costars in a touching drama about a Las Vegas dancer facing a final curtain call Comments Pamela Anderson’s career has brought her great renown, which perhaps is just a polite way of saying great notoriety.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Through nearly five years at Caesars, Michael gained national renown and established his name in the industry.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Despite her prominence as a ring announcer, JoJo's WWE career wasn't limited to behind-the-mic roles.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • No other Democratic prospect today has his prominence.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Today, due to falling LCFS credit value, biogas credits from one cow are worth closer to $1,600 annually.
    Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Then, once standardized, they can be aggregated in a meta-analysis to produce a single value, the SMD.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Quan said that soon after Roborock's founding in July 2014, the company sensed the importance of artificial intelligence and set up a dedicated lab in Shanghai and a research institute in Shenzhen.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Murthy’s warning appropriately emphasized the importance of limiting alcohol to reduce cancer risk, Rebbeck said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • His entire career has been spent cultivating a heroic stature.
    Cassidy Creech, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
  • While the prestige of having a player of Neymar’s global stature is extremely attractive to the SPL, the people funding this thing do still expect some sort of return on their vast investment.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Prestige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestige. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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