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[ noun ] a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
Synonyms Examples "he wanted to achieve power and prestige" Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)Hugh_Downs is heard interviewing Wright , for an added prestige fillip . (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)In_spite_of the increase in numbers and prestige brought_about by the conversions of Newman and other Tractarians of the 1840 's and 1850 's , the Catholic segment of England one_hundred years ago was a very small one ( four per_cent , or 800000 ) which did not enjoy a gracious hearing from the general public . (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)Our weapons production , our world prestige , our ideas of democracy , our actions of trust or stubbornness or secrecy or espionage ? (Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)Centrally , however , the administrative problem was more complex and the sheer prestige of office was very likely an unfair advantage . Related terms |
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