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
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.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
By Charles McGrath Henry James is Alan Hollinghurst’s favorite writer, and in his native England, Hollinghurst, now 70, has over the years acquired a bit of Jamesian eminence himself.
—Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
Created and written by indie film and TV eminence Mark Duplass and Biosphere director Mel Eslyn, who also directed and served as showrunner, Penelope is like nothing else on television.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
And there is the proof of Trump’s genius in choosing Vance: A man for whom no lie is to brazen, no attack too far, no dodge too demeaning — no step too far in his pursuit of eminence.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
By Charles McGrath Henry James is Alan Hollinghurst’s favorite writer, and in his native England, Hollinghurst, now 70, has over the years acquired a bit of Jamesian eminence himself.
—Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
Created and written by indie film and TV eminence Mark Duplass and Biosphere director Mel Eslyn, who also directed and served as showrunner, Penelope is like nothing else on television.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
And there is the proof of Trump’s genius in choosing Vance: A man for whom no lie is to brazen, no attack too far, no dodge too demeaning — no step too far in his pursuit of eminence.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminence
Noun
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The focus is more on individual needs than relationship-building (e.g., asserting dominance, avoiding deep engagement).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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As Trump’s administration aggressively restructures federal agencies, these changes will likely proceed without public input, further entrenching private sector dominance.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ronald Reagan viewed America as a light on top of the hill, calling for the world to embrace democracy.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wealth isn’t about intelligence or moral superiority.—
Greg Clement,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lopez and the co-sponsors want to cloak themselves in moral superiority and call it a day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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But after months of hard work, John returned to the mound on April 16, 1976.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Now Cole wants more than just a return to the mound.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Kelly has built a reputation for crafting spaces that capture the essence of his clients’ visions (all while addressing the intricacies of planning and staying ahead of changing industry demands).—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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At the time of Carr’s death, Lee was building a national reputation as a forensic scientist and could be counted on to be present with state police major crime investigators at high profile crime scenes.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shyne first rose to prominence in the late ‘90s as a rapper under Diddy’s Bad Boy Records.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Skinner rose to prominence as his internet persona Benny Drama.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
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The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.—
Sudhir Pai,
Forbes,
22 Oct. 2024
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Fans of the Land of Oz attraction in the North Carolina mountains were distraught over its sudden, announced closing on Friday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Robo begging his friends to not intervene during a brutal beating; Frog finding his inner strength and using it to cut a mountain in half.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Eminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminence. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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