prestige
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Think of law schools that might otherwise emphasize public-interest law but instead chase students bound for lucrative firms because the high salaries and prestige boost the schools’ rankings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The network had long built its identity on adult prestige — crime sagas, antiheroes and sprawling family epics — not stories centered on high schoolers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
The hosts discuss how billionaire dealmaking and rebrand fatigue is hurting the network’s reputation for edgy, prestige TV.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
However, the term “egalitarian” should not be taken to mean that all band members are equal in prestige and contribute equally to decisions.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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