illustriousness

noun

Definition of illustriousnessnext
as in eminence

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  1. eminence
  2. greatness
  3. prominence
  4. prestige
  5. glory
  6. preeminence
  7. stature
  8. status
Noun
  • Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.
    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
Definition of eminence
Noun
  • The greatness of cornerback Pat Surtain II and the emergence of fellow corner Riley Moss has given Denver the ability to play more man coverage while aggressively attacking the quarterback with ever-changing fronts and creative blitzes.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Leaders who put relationships before tasks and build bridges for connection become multipliers for success—a powerful path for getting to the next level of greatness.
    Samantha Tassone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of greatness
Noun
  • Despite her prominence as a ring announcer, JoJo's WWE career wasn't limited to behind-the-mic roles.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • No other Democratic prospect today has his prominence.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • Popular on Variety Fortunately, at a time when immigrants are feeling especially unwelcome in the U.S., prestige projects are opening up opportunities and creating role models for some of them like never before.
    Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Apple Mail Warning For Billions Google Security Alert As Backdoor VPN Threat Confirmed Understanding The Demands Of C-Suite Roles C-suite positions have prestige and rewards, but the demands are equally significant.
    Andrea Nicholas, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of prestige
Noun
  • Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The legal system hasn’t covered itself in glory, either.
    The Editors, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of glory
Noun
  • Its legendary decades-long preeminence came to an abrupt end in 1990, when Alydar, racing’s most illustrious sire of champions at the time who was worth $45 million, died under inexplicable circumstances.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Americans today are less convinced that their tax dollars should be spent on bolstering their country’s preeminence worldwide.
    Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of preeminence
Noun
  • His entire career has been spent cultivating a heroic stature.
    Cassidy Creech, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the size difference, the two demonstrate that bonding transcends physical stature.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of stature
Noun
  • According to the Idaho bill, immigrants living in the state without legal status could be arrested and charged by local law enforcement.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But unlike New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was spared Homan’s ire after backing a plan to focus on deporting violent immigrants in the country without legal status, Johnson’s political brand hinges on leftist bona fides that position him as a progressive foil to Trump.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of status
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