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prestige

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //pɹɛˈstiʒ// UK //pɹɛstˈiːʒ// pres·tige Archaic

n. the respect and admiration someone gets because they are successful, important, or high-quality. People often feel this when they have a powerful job or a famous name.

n. widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality. Often associated with social status or institutional standing.


SIMPLE

Winning the award brought great prestige to the small school.

CONTEXTUAL

The university's prestige makes it a top choice for ambitious students from all over the world.

COMPLEX

While the salary was modest, the prestige associated with the diplomatic post provided a level of social capital that few other roles could offer.

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Usage

Uncountable in its primary sense; occasionally used as a modifier before another noun ('prestige brand').

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