high standing
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4.3
- noun
:
alto prestigio
- Her high standing among her peers made her a natural choice for the leadership position.
- give high standing
Examples
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Indeed, Gehlen did not have a high standing with Hitler, who had him fired after Gehlen produced estimates on Soviet military capabilities that exceeded what Hitler wanted to hear.
Academic text (2004) -
They arrive at their high standing in their community by virtue of birth.
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My brother is also a physician, and of high standing, and he says the same thing.
Fiction book (2001) -
Lucky for you, Giving City has a high standing in the community, so you won't get charged.
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But for Allen even to have been in the running with the great Benny shows his high standing at the time.
Academic text (2007) -
A woman with hair that long was obviously a person of high standing, but Kahlan didn't recognize her.
Fiction book (1998) -
The problem is less about the accuser's character than about DSK's continued fairly high standing in French political circles.
Blog text (20) -
It's reflected in the strength of President Obama's personal relationships with his counterparts across the region and the high standing in which the United States is now held.
Blog text (13) -
The choice of experts, all prelates or masters of high standing, appears to have been dictated partly by their effective presence in Avignon.
Academic text (2007) -
Sturges says the accomplishment pushes Marr's already high standing in the kayaking community to another level.
Blog text (7)
Synonyms
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2.2
Respect given to a person for good moral behavior
512
2.7
A person's social or professional position compared with others
217
3.7
The level of respect or place someone has in a group
62
5.1
High respect and admiration that people give for success or power
53
5.9
The respect and importance someone or something has because of their success
11
8.7
A sign that makes someone or something seem more respected and important
8
6.7
The opinion people have of someone, often about how respected they are
4
7.9
High respect for a person because of their work in a field
3
4.4
A position of respect and importance in society or at work
1
3.8
A person's position in society based on wealth, family, or job
The amount of respect and authority a person has in a company
A quality of being respected and admired because of success, power, or money
Antonyms
How Respected
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a position of respect or esteem' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'high' (superior) with 'standing' (social status). This adjective+noun composition follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern for describing status, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
High standing paints a simple picture: someone standing on a high place so they are seen and respected by others. That's why it means 'a position of respect' or 'a good reputation'.