prestige

Synonym Chooser

How is the word prestige distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of prestige are authority, credit, influence, and weight. While all these words mean "power exerted over the minds or behavior of others," prestige implies the ascendancy given by conspicuous excellence or reputation for superiority.

the prestige of the newspaper

When would authority be a good substitute for prestige?

While the synonyms authority and prestige are close in meaning, authority implies the power of winning devotion or allegiance or of compelling acceptance and belief.

his opinions lacked authority

When is credit a more appropriate choice than prestige?

In some situations, the words credit and prestige are roughly equivalent. However, credit suggests influence that arises from the confidence of others.

his credit with the press

Where would influence be a reasonable alternative to prestige?

While in some cases nearly identical to prestige, influence may apply to a force exercised and received consciously or unconsciously.

used her influence to get the bill passed

In what contexts can weight take the place of prestige?

Although the words weight and prestige have much in common, weight implies measurable or decisive influence in determining acts or choices.

their wishes obviously carried much weight

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prestige She’s also navigated big-budget prestige dramas (Darkest Hour), tricky biopics (Mary Queen of Scots), musical crowd-pleasers (Yesterday) and has remained a key figure in Working Title’s ongoing evolution under Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 Manalapan isn’t the only place basking in the afterglow of Palm Beach’s prestige. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2025 Assuming Sinners can pierce the veil separating prestige and commerce, the film’s strongest plays will likely come in the craft categories. Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 May 2025 Wearing his trusty tape measure around his neck, Mancinelli said he had not yet been formally commissioned by the Vatican but was busy preparing for the prestige job, working on his sewing machine as well as hand stitching robes. Chiara Rodriquez, USA Today, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for prestige
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prestige
Noun
  • Travelers' rights against warrantless searches are weakened within 100 miles of any port of entry, so any person is subject to being questioned and their electronic devices – including phones, tablets and laptops – searched by border agents regardless of immigration status.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Adjustment of status is only possible if a visa number is available at the time of filing, and your spouse is otherwise in legal status.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Push factors – internal desires such as curiosity, an urge to escape or an eagerness to gain fame – spark interest.
    Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
  • The Context Fieri, 57, is a chef who rose to fame in 2006 after winning The Next Food Network Star, which led to his first Food Network series, Guy's Big Bite.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Brothers Oren and Tal Alexander gained notoriety in New York's luxury real estate market through their company, Alexander Group, and have been under federal investigation alongside Oren's twin, Alon, since late 2024.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 May 2025
  • The stakes are somehow ridiculously low—the winner essentially just receives bragging rights, along with a comically ugly metal bust of Davies’s head—and incredibly high, for comedians looking to boost their notoriety.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • He is flanked by two bodybuilders, only one of whom, a man of lesser renown, assists the grimacing leader of the free world, who is looking ever the country-club veteran in a polo and a pastel windbreaker.
    Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
  • Image Though fame has so far eluded Kehlmann in the U.S., he’s achieved the kind of renown in Germany that is rare for writers.
    David Segal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But, for the everyday Californians who keep the lights on in our world-leading economy, this newfound prominence is at odds with their daily struggle to make ends meet.
    Aref Aziz, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
  • Her accolades include a David Di Donatello award and a Cesar nomination. Actress and model Bellucci first rose to prominence in the 1990s with performances in Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Apartment, which earned her a César nomination, followed by Under Suspicion, Malèna, and Irréversible.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Rising real estate values and increasing development also drove up costs.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • When traditional assets encounter declines, alternatives may retain their value or even appreciate, reducing overall portfolio volatility.
    Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • What To Know In a letter to Rubio on May 7, lawmakers stressed the importance of expanding the State Department's 2024 pilot program, which allowed certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without leaving the country.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
  • Fort Worth is at a crucial moment for growth and opportunity, Parker said, stressing the importance of leading with smart policies that ensure the city thrives into the future.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • East added that breeds like German shepherds, often employed by the military or the police for their impressive stature and intelligence, and German short-haired pointers, which were originally bred for sport, can also make a great addition to an active lifestyle.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Matty James grew in stature as the weeks went by and was undroppable by the end.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025

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“Prestige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prestige. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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