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

Universities have also tied prestige and funding to publishing metrics: grant dollars, rankings, and internal performance systems for researchers all depend on churning out work.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Trade was mostly limited to prestige items such as shells, amber and pigments.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari