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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Dominating Grocery Walmart’s dominance is most pronounced in grocery.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This launched an era of dominance with a string of classic main events.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Set high above Hollywood, the rooftop setting features iconic, 360-views of the Hollywood sign, Capital Records building and surrounding hills.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
28 June 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,
28 June 2025
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Beijing’s military capabilities already surpass India’s, and given its lower defense burden—the ratio of military expenditures to GDP—China could expand its defense spending with fewer penalties to its economic growth compared with India while further widening its military superiority.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Dad, as fathers do, asserted his physical superiority.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Toronto now owns a 6-2 advantage over Boston in the season series, and the Red Sox will look to bounce back and snap their skid on Saturday when Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.53) takes the mound against Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.61).—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 June 2025
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Warren, a friend and former teammate of his in the Los Angeles Angels system, jogged out to the mound.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Williams has been a very strong critic of the mayor, while Rajkumar, a Queens assemblywoman, has a reputation for her frequent appearances alongside Adams.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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But please keep in mind that in many parts of the country, June has a reputation for being a sultry, hazy and humid month.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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Related Stories All About the Members of Blackpink: Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rosé BTS Members: Everything to Know About the K-Pop Supergroup G-DRAGON, who debuted as an idol at age 18, rose to prominence as part of the five-member boy group BIGBANG.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Levi is one of a number of new appointees to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel who rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, either as critics of government policies on school closures and lockdowns, or of the mRNA vaccines.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2025
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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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Erick spent the day dragging through the coastal mountain range, dropping torrential quantities of rain.—
Luis Alberto Cruz,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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It’s all set against a classic American backdrop of diner counters and truck stops, East Coast turnpike exits and snow-tipped Montana mountains.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
20 June 2025
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“Eminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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