cachet

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

noun

plural

cachets 

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cachet¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cachet¹

C17: from Old French, from cacher to hide

Example Sentences

The Playhouse has not only cachet but geography.

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The spotted bug has clung on to its cachet.

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“That gave me the cachet that gave me a place at the table, which has gotten me the Epstein story,” he said.

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As its political profile grew, so did Palantir’s cultural cachet—as a symbol of the AI revolution, tech patriotism and contrarian triumph.

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The company’s newfound cachet in Washington has helped it gain more government contracts, including in recent weeks a $100 million contract with the Internal Revenue Service and $400 million award from the State Department.

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Related Words

• prestige 
• stature