It is thought to bring status to its wearer, and is a symbol of authority.

The main purpose of these works is to bring the airport international status and so to participate in the economic development of the whole region.

Yet his Harper activities did not bring him the overt wealth and status he craved.

The Arts, particularly the music department, have helped to bring national status to the academic program in recent years.

The success brought legal status for Cortés, whose position had been contested during the conquest.

Being the first to release a new quality release brings status and respect.

At first he had an uphill task establishing his position in a big ship's hierarchy, but continuing success brought status.

They form secret alliances, using their wealth and connections to bring status and power to other members of the society.

In western culture, for example, greater masculinity usually brings greater social status.

This office not only brought him social status but it also helped him obtain many large and profitable orders.