PRESTIGE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

prestige

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as in status

the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important Her career as a diplomat has brought her enormous prestige. The job has low pay and low prestige.

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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

Examples of prestige in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web BOBs, as they were known, were thrifty, embraced a D.I.Y. ethos, and valued function over prestige. —

Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 Several big Emmy favorites like Succession and Better Call Saul wrapped up their runs last year, and the dual Hollywood strikes put a lot of other prestige shows on hiatus, leaving us with an awards field that’s less stellar than most. —

Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Sep. 2024 To note, Pegula then made it to the finals of Cincinnati a week later—another 1000-level event; these tournaments are just below Slams in terms of points and prestige. —

Nick Remsen, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024 Such prestige warrants an equally elite resort: Kapalua. —

Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prestige

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