prestige Definition

prestige
noun

1. Fame, distinction or reputation due to rank or success.

Thesaurus: standing, distinction, esteem, stature, honour, importance, eminence, fame, celebrity, renown, reputation, authority, clout, pull (slang), cachet; Antonym: humbleness, unimportance.
2a. Influence; glamour;

Example: a job with prestige


Example: prestige cars

Derivative: prestigious
adj

Enjoying fame or distinction
Thesaurus: great, important, illustrious, impressive, prominent, renowned, respected, celebrated, esteemed, reputable, exalted, influential, eminent, imposing, blue-chip; Antonym: humble, modest.

Etymology: 19c in sense 1; 17c in obsolete sense ‘illusion': from Latin praestigiae sleight of hand or magic tricks.