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cachet

Noun

IPA /ˈkæʃeɪ/

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A special quality that gives something prestige and makes it admired.

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cachet/ˈkæʃeɪ/

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A respected design award
The studio gains prestige

Cachet is an admired quality that gives something distinction or status.

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The old theatre gives the neighbourhood a certain cachet.
A design award can add cachet to a small studio.

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cachet — A special quality that gives something prestige and makes it admired.

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A special quality that gives something prestige and makes it admired.

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Borrowed from French cachet.

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Have cachet and add cachet describe possessing or gaining prestige.

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