Cachet

/kæˈʃeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mark or quality that indicates prestige or excellence.

The new restaurant has a cachet that attracts many celebrities.

A commemorative official seal or emblem.

The cachet on the envelope signified its importance.

A distinctive design or feature in philately; a printed design on an envelope or card.

The first day cover featured a beautiful cachet celebrating the new stamp's release.

French, from 'cachet' meaning a seal or stamp.

cachet of authority

A mark of official endorsement or command.

social cachet

Status or distinction in social settings.

cachet of exclusivity

The prestige associated with being exclusive.

prestige

Widespread respect and admiration.

endorsement

An act of giving one's public approval.

seal

An official emblem or stamp.

Having social or cultural clout.

This club has a lot of cachet; everyone wants to get in.

Trendy or fashionable.

That new designer has a cachet that's hard to beat.