Composers who depend on commissions display an "international" style good for "prestige value."

An independent panel reviews the applications and makes cash awards to deserving members as well as writers whose works have a unique prestige value.

For sponsors they have a certain prestige value.

"I'm not sure you can put a dollar amount on the prestige value of the project," Mr. Speight said.

Regan launched into a discussion of the prestige value of the exposition.

And aside from the prestige value, mosaic floors helped cool interior temperatures in an area of the globe that could be relentlessly hot.

The purchaser looks at price, appearance, and prestige value.

"There is a prestige value to be at the top of the program."

The designer collections, with their fantasy styles, function as "loss leaders," shown for prestige value and fashion direction.

There's some prestige value in having done a really grubby job.