prestige

Example Sentences

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But many economists say India has always treated currency depreciation not merely as an economic adjustment, but as a matter of national prestige.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“True Detective” and “Slow Horses” have been mentioned as inspirations for the series, which boasts both prestige TV and comic book bona fides in creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Sales in Coty’s prestige business, which includes brands such as Kylie Cosmetics and fragrances by Gucci and Marc Jacobs, were flat at $830.9 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But even they came around faster than the burgeoning class of prestige TV era viewers who couldn’t fathom that the new “Battlestar” could be as culturally resonant as, say, “The Sopranos” or “The Wire.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

As they first began to expand their territory on the mainland, since they did not have much to control there and enjoyed great prestige, they had little to fear from their captains.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli