halo effect

noun

: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality

Examples of halo effect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take John Galliano’s Margiela Artisanal 2024 show, which parent group OTB said had a major halo effect on the brand as a whole. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

The anniversary has created a halo effect for the brand, opening up opportunities to reinforce Lee’s legacy as an American heritage denim and workwear brand. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Ahead of Amazon’s Obsessed Fest over the summer, Peter Friedlander, Head of Global TV, Amazon MGM Studios, said there was a halo effect from Off Campus on Every Year After. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

That’s not the only show that Disney hopes to give a Super Bowl halo effect. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for halo effect

• aftereffect
• interconnect
• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct

Medical Definition

halo effect

noun

: generalization from the perception of one outstanding personality trait to an overly favorable evaluation of the whole personality