plural eminences
1
: a condition of being well-known and successful
literary/social eminence [=prestige]
Many of his students have achieved eminence [=distinction] in their fields.
2
formal
: a person of high rank or achievements
a literary eminence
—used as a title for a cardinal in the Roman Catholic churchHis Eminence, Cardinal Cushing
Will Your Eminence please step this way.
3
formal
: an area of high ground
He built his home on an eminence [=height, hill] overlooking the city.
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“Eminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/eminence. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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