The term is specific to the United States and may not be well-known internationally.

US Specific

Ivy League schools are known for more than just academics, including successful sports teams and networking.

Not Just Academics

The Ivy League often represents wealth, privilege, and high social status in American culture.

Ivy League as an adjective extends to fashion, lifestyle, and other areas resembling the universities' culture.

Describing something as Ivy League suggests it's prestigious without explicitly saying so.

Ivy League can metaphorically describe anything seen as the best or most desirable in its category.

Using 'Ivy League' implies a judgment based on perceived quality, not always factual comparison.