Synonyms of a feather in one's cap

a feather in one's cap

phrase

1

as in jewel

an asset that brings praise or renown

Breaking the story for her newspaper was a feather in her cap.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewel
• trophy
• honor
• crown jewel
• attraction
• treasure
• pride
• glory
• highlight
• pièce de résistance
• credit
• excellence
• virtue
• boast
• distinction
• showpiece
• feature
• value
• merit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgrace
• defect
• dishonor
• shame
• stigma
• mess
• stain
• blot
• horror
• smudge
• slur
• blemish
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore

2

as in accomplishment

a successful result brought about by hard work

Winning the lawsuit for her client would be a significant feather in her cap.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accomplishment
• achievement
• success
• coup
• feat
• triumph
• baby
• attainment
• victory
• winner
• performance
• miracle
• acquirement
• skill
• implementation
• conquest
• completion
• realization
• execution
• blockbuster
• win
• megahit
• hit
• deed
• arrival
• gain
• jackpot
• fulfillment
• consummation
• culmination
• fulfilment
• smash
• fruition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mess
• muddle
• failure
• shambles
• catastrophe
• disaster
• loss
• washout
• flop
• debacle
• botch
• dud
• disappointment
• fiasco
• fizzle
• setback
• bust
• nonachievement
• cock-up
• letdown
• débâcle
• bummer