cachet

noun

Definition of cachetnext
as in prestige
a characteristic or quality that confers the favorable regard or respect of people a movie director with great artistic cachet social cachet

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Recent Examples of cachet The fact that a player of Rutschman’s cachet was moved within the division was perhaps the least shocking thing about this deal. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 This time, she’s named Faye Heron, an Emmy-winning Hollywood multi-hyph who found cachet while working on one of those edgy premium dramedies that probably aired on HBO. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Repetto, meanwhile, may be slightly less familiar outside fashion circles, but its cultural cachet runs deep. — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 13 July 2026 The results suggest that today’s shoppers aren’t following badge brand cachet. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cachet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cachet
  1. prestige
  2. stature
  3. position
  4. status
  5. fame
  6. significance
  7. value
  8. power
Noun
  • Its chief executive earns more than the presidents of Duke, Georgetown, the University of Chicago, and Emory — schools with a fraction of WGU's enrollment but generations more prestige.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • First up for the chairman at Bravo and Peacock Unscripted, there was a massive season of Peacock’s The Traitors, which begat series ratings highs and the kind of media coverage usually reserved for a prestige show starring an Oscar winner or two.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of prestige
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  • For years, Modi, a balding man of small stature, has held an outsized presence in the imagination of the Indian public.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • As the summer winds down and the college sports calendar begins again, UConn coach Dan Hurley is again using his stature in men’s basketball to call for reform, clarification.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stature
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  • The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Jacobs practiced all offseason, but his status remains one of 10 big questions facing Green Bay.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The current proposal, however, makes no mention of Ocalan’s status or possible release.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of status
Noun
  • That was the evening Hilton, who rose to fame in the early 2000s as a celebrity gossip blogger, appeared to engage in self-harm during a livestream.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In Pattinson’s case, his latest entries in the internet hall of fame also reflect how his online status has changed across his career, from a position of mockery to the widespread adoration on display today in numerous viral fan edits.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fame
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  • Chris Levesque, TerraPower president and CEO, stressed the deal’s significance for the company.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Abdurrahman Amer, a festival official, noted the significance of the exhibition.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of significance
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  • His position on Saturday, and his performance, will offer clarity about who the Eagles value in their depth along the offensive line — and where.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • She is alleged to have touted that the company had a potential future value of more than $4 billion.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of value
Noun
  • Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The genius villain is telepathic and has several powers, including superhuman strength, telekinesis, energy projection, shapeshifting and teleportation.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
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