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Synonyms
pres·tige (prĕ-stēzh́, -stēj́)

[French, illusion, from Latin praestīgiae, tricks, probably alteration of * praestrīgiae, from praestringere, to touch, blunt, blind, prae-, pre-, + stringere, to draw tight.]

noun 

  1. The level of respect at which one is regarded by others; standing.
  2. A person's high standing among others; honor or esteem.
  3. Widely recognized prominence, distinction, or importance: a position of prestige in diplomatic circles.