1
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the eminence of the Nobel Prize in the field of awards and prizes
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2
as in hill
an area of high ground
the old citadel sits on an eminence with a commanding view of the city
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Recent Examples of eminence
Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.
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Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
But Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
But Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminence
Noun
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In the open era, age records have gone down slightly, but still show player dominance past traditional peak years.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Paranoia is pure American, older than the Constitution—the northern states, for instance, denounced the three-fifths compromise as a Southern play for dominance.—
Book Marks
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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The wild west of Ireland reveals sea cliffs like Slieve League, hushed peat bogs, and winding roads threading through Connemara’s granite hills and glassy lakes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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His documentation has qualities of absurdism that effectively question human superiority.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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These proud franchises are expected to head a two-team race for NFC East superiority.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Mets’ de facto ace, David Peterson, was on the mound.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Tigers start a 4-game series at 7:40 tonight at the Minnesota Twins, with Tarik Skubal on the mound.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Smart founders understand how a solid PR strategy can both burnish a brand’s image in the moment and establish its reputation over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Loomer has risen to prominence following President Donald Trump's victory in last year's presidential election and subsequent return to office.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite Antetokounmpo’s status as the leading vote getter in each of the last two NBA All-Star Games, that is the lowest number of national TV games for the Bucks since the team first rose to prominence in the 2018-19 season, Antetokounmpo’s first NBA MVP season.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Good design ranked among the top four characteristics industry professionals used to describe high-quality thought leadership—above speed to market and the repute of the author.—
Yogesh Shah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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In our first test of its sister S E Performance, the AMG C 63, the battery nearly fully recharged on a day of driving through the mountains of Southern California.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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For example, Winters said, Resolution has said that Apache Leap, the mountain to the west of the Magma site that forms the eastern border of Superior, won't be affected by the huge mine.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Eminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminence. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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