succès d'estime

succès d'estime
/syuuk se des teem"/, French.
success won by reason of merit and critical respect rather than by popularity.

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  • succès d’estime —  (Fr.) An undertaking that makes little or no profit but wins critical acclaim …   Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors

  • succès d'estime — [sʊkˌseɪ dɛ sti:m] noun (plural same) a success in terms of critical appreciation, as opposed to popularity or commercial gain. Origin Fr., lit. success of opinion …   English new terms dictionary

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