cachet  /ˈkæ ʃeɪ/ ? Meaning of "cachet"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an indication of approved or superior status
  2. (n) a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal
  3. (n) a seal on a letter

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Usage(s):

  1. Even a copy of a Chanel could claim its cachet.
  2. These moves have helped Berlin's economy, but it's the cachet Wowereit's after.
  3. Buyers are willing to pony up, though, because of the cachet of the Apple brand.

Quotes

  1. "Are you tracking the term `toe-tapper?' That's gotten more traction than `wide stance' so far," Barrett said. "They both have too much cachet. They're political, social, new, slangy and a little naughty."
    on Oct 10, 2007 By: Grant Barrett Source: Forbes

  2. "When I was a child I heard dozens of stories of Eusebio, who was injured but had to play a certain game because of the cachet of the match," recalled Mourinho. "Pele, too, was always involved in tense situations. But there is a limit - a...
    on Jul 21, 2007 By: Jose Mourinho Source: Goal.com

  3. "They no longer are much of a force. Nobody talks much about them. It is a historical remnant of their heyday that gives them any kind of cachet," said Frances Kissling, president of Catholics for Free Choice.
    on Oct 18, 2006 By: Frances Kissling Source: Christian Post

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