cachet

/kæˈʃeɪ/
noun
  1. A quality of prestige, respect, or distinction that makes someone or something admired or special.
    • Being invited to the exclusive party gave her a sense of cachet among her friends.
    • The brand's cachet comes from its long history of making high-quality watches.
    • The old hotel had a certain cachet that attracted wealthy travelers.
  2. A small, sealed envelope or stamp used to show official approval or authenticity, especially on a document or letter.
    • The ambassador placed his official cachet on the diplomatic letter.
    • The document was sealed with a red wax cachet bearing the king's crest.
    • Collectors value stamps that have a special cachet printed on the envelope.
  3. A distinctive mark or feature that indicates quality or style.
    • Her writing has a poetic cachet that sets it apart from other authors.
    • The chef's signature sauce added a cachet of elegance to the simple dish.
    • The minimalist design gives the building a modern cachet.
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