cachet — the state of being respected or admired; prestige or distinctive quality associated with something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being respected or admired; prestige or distinctive quality associated with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kæˈʃeɪ/
Example Sentences
- My cat refuses to eat anything without cachet—apparently regular cat food is beneath her.
- Wearing sunglasses indoors doesn't actually give you cachet; it just makes you look like you're lost.
- The university's long history gives it considerable academic cachet.
cachet
NOUN[/kæˈʃeɪ/]
the state of being respected or admired; prestige or distinctive quality associated with something
This gallery invitation carries real cachet — only fifty people worldwide received one.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'cachet', originally meaning a seal pressed onto official documents to verify authenticity, later evolved to mean prestige or distinction.
Breakdown
cach- (from French 'cacher', to press/seal) + -et (noun suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat refuses to eat anything without cachet—apparently regular cat food is beneath her.”
“Wearing sunglasses indoors doesn't actually give you cachet; it just makes you look like you're lost.”
“The university's long history gives it considerable academic cachet.”
“Handmade products often carry more cachet than mass-produced ones.”
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