Meaning & use
prestige
Widespread respect and admiration resulting from success, achievement, or high status.
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Winning the award brought considerable prestige to the small research university.
The law firm's prestige attracted the most talented graduates each year.
A note on using this word
Prestige is often tied to institutions, careers, or brands, suggesting an earned reputation rather than mere popularity.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
disgraceinfamy
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