cachet
/kæˈʃeɪ/
NOUN
1. Prestige and social distinction
A quality of distinction, prestige, or exclusiveness that makes a person, organization, product, or place admired and highly regarded.
1.1. Social status and reputation
Used to describe the prestige, respect, or elevated social standing associated with a person, institution, profession, or organization.
Synonyms
- prestige
- distinction
- eminence
- reputation
- standing
- stature
- status
- renown
- repute
- celebrity
- prominence
- preeminence
Antonyms
Examples
- The prestigious university carries considerable cachet among international academics.
- Working for a renowned fashion house gave her professional cachet.
- The award added considerable cachet to the young designer's reputation.
Related Words
- recognition
- honor
- esteem
- respect
- acclaim
- admiration
- influence
- authority
- social standing
- exclusivity
1.2. Exclusivity and fashionable appeal
Used to describe the special attractiveness, sophistication, or fashionable status that makes a brand, product, venue, or experience desirable and prestigious.
Synonyms
- prestige
- exclusivity
- allure
- distinction
- glamour
- chic
- sophistication
- status
- appeal
- desirability
Antonyms
- cheapness
- commonness
- ordinariness
- mediocrity
- unfashionableness
Examples
- The luxury brand has considerable cachet among wealthy consumers.
- The restaurant gained additional cachet after receiving its first Michelin star.
- Owning a limited-edition watch gives the collector a certain amount of cachet.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Distinction and special significance
A quality or characteristic that gives something particular importance, influence, authority, or special recognition beyond its ordinary value.
2.1. Importance and influence
Used to express the significance, weight, or influence that makes a person, position, achievement, or subject particularly noteworthy.
Synonyms
- importance
- significance
- consequence
- weight
- moment
- magnitude
- gravity
- substance
- value
- merit
Antonyms
- insignificance
- unimportance
- triviality
- slightness
- worthlessness
Examples
- The historical significance of the discovery gave the research project considerable cachet.
- His position within the organization carries a certain cachet because of its influence on major decisions.
- The publication's association with leading scholars adds intellectual cachet to its articles.
Related Words
- impact
- relevance
- authority
- influence
- prominence
- noteworthiness
- centrality
- essentiality
- contribution