Sentence examples for system of prestige from inspiring English sources

Thus, just as words take on meaning according to their position in a differential system of language, so sign values take on meaning according to their place in a differential system of prestige and status.

As the eminent critic Lionel Trilling observed in 1951: "Fitzgerald, more than anyone else of his time, realised the rigorousness of the systems of prestige that lie beneath the American social fluidity".

And in the new system, the rewards of prestige and money should go to the value creators, not the speculators.

But inequality is a built-in feature of any system where prestige matters.

For Minh Mạng, the placement of former convicts and rebels in positions of power was contrary to the Confucian system of order and debauched the prestige of the state, whereas Duyet was only concerned with practicality.

While this left international partners bewildered and sapped the E.U. of continuity, the system brought prestige to national capitals.

These types of materials are suitable for use in braking systems with moderate loads, but car manufacturers are tending to design increasing numbers of prestige and sports-class vehicles that need braking systems with more braking power.

For many decades, the U.S. patent system has carried a reputation as a global benchmark of prestige and technological success.

Lack of prestige or recognition from other parts of the health system was also mentioned by some who felt they were not given sufficient opportunity to practice their diverse skills.

"These are talented computer scientists, people who expected to be in positions of prestige, but are now unemployed without prospects, basically let down by their system".

They had high levels of prestige in the village and were recognized as an integral part of a health system, as well as being closely supported and supervised by the health system.