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cachet

[ ka-shey, kash-ey; French ka-she ]

noun

, plural ca·chets [ka-, sheyz, kash, -eyz, k, a, -, she].
  1. an official seal, such as on a letter or document.
  2. a distinguishing mark or feature; stamp:

    Relentless innovation is the cachet of success in the business world.

  3. a sign or expression of approval, especially from a person who has a great deal of prestige.
  4. superior status; prestige:

    In that country, any government job has a certain cachet.

  5. Pharmacology. a hollow wafer for enclosing a bad-tasting medicine.
  6. Philately. a firm name, slogan, or design stamped or printed on an envelope or folded letter.


cachet

/ ˈkæʃeɪ /

noun

  1. an official seal on a document, letter, etc
  2. a distinguishing mark; stamp
  3. prestige; distinction
  4. philately
    1. a mark stamped by hand on mail for commemorative purposes
    2. a small mark made by dealers and experts on the back of postage stamps Compare overprint surcharge
  5. a hollow wafer, formerly used for enclosing an unpleasant-tasting medicine
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cachet1

First recorded in 1630–40; from French: literally, “small hiding place,” from cache cache + -et -et
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cachet1

C17: from Old French, from cacher to hide
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Example Sentences

The lone cable outlet set to remain within NBCUniversal is Bravo, which has a bold brand, cultural cachet and the “Real Housewives” franchises.

He was the first Latino leader of the state Senate in 130 years, with enough political cachet to stage serious runs for U.S.

L.A.’s cultural cachet has also increased dramatically in those 43 years.

He's really bringing more cachet to this movement, because he is in a purple state, contested territory, close to the issues of immigration and guns.

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He has cachet that people are drawn to, he uses that mechanism to lure people in.

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