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Synonyms for cachet

  • noun

Most common

charm zing oomph seal of approval lettre de cachet

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Charm — A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association

charm, oomph, zing, magic touch informal

2. Seal

seal, seal of approval

Other

lettre de cachet, distinction

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.

    I remember when this diner was a quiet hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.

  2. n. 2

    A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.

Related words

Phrases
lettre de cachet

Forms

Plural
cachets → charms, oomphs, zings, seals…

Example sentences

  • charm These old buildings are what makes Algiers' charm.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
cachetrising
charmrising
zingrising
oomphrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
seal1, zing1
5 letters
charm1, oomph1
11 letters
distinction3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (distinction3 = 3 syllables).