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
That’s drawn sharp attacks from Conyears-Ervin’s opponents, given the special interest group’s eminence as a leading target of the political left following the 2023 Gaza war.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Laura’s existential crisis hinges on if resigning from it might empower her, but with its New York cultural eminence, there’s a whole company of employees waiting to work again, coupled with her role as the family breadwinner.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
The 2025 Broncos returned to eminence.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
On an eminence at the heart of the sprawling property, the restaurant overlooks a painter’s delight of fields, woods, and distant hills, a mosaic of brown and gold on this cloudy late-fall day.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Laura’s existential crisis hinges on if resigning from it might empower her, but with its New York cultural eminence, there’s a whole company of employees waiting to work again, coupled with her role as the family breadwinner.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
The 2025 Broncos returned to eminence.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
On an eminence at the heart of the sprawling property, the restaurant overlooks a painter’s delight of fields, woods, and distant hills, a mosaic of brown and gold on this cloudy late-fall day.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminence
Noun
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The Vikings must find a way to run or throw with dominance to pigeonhole defenses.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The goal for Netflix appears to be to chip away at the daytime entertainment space, with podcasts seen as the new daytime talk show, as well as to compete with YouTube’s dominance in the space.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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For a cooler-climate option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont sits among the hills during peak fall foliage and pairs daily yoga and meditation with tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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But with Skydance’s reputation for quality game titles and Paramount’s vast library, there’s potential to carve out a space in a market that’s crowded to the point of bursting.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Anthony was the owner of Haddon Vet and had a reputation in the community for treating his furry patients with care and compassion.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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But just two years ago, the Red Sox farm system was thin on mound talent.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Funding Oracle’s compute buildout is going to require mounds of debt.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The successful test not only demonstrates the maturity of the MICA NG program but also highlights France’s commitment to maintaining technological superiority in the rapidly evolving domain of aerial warfare.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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In Minnesota, where ice is practically a birthright, one team has skated its way to national prominence.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Ruiz rose to prominence thanks to the millions of dollars his company, at the time known as LifeWallet, spent to endorse University of Miami student athletes through name, image and likeness, or NIL, deals, which became legal in 2021.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 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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Think mountains of crab legs and shrimp; tin after tin of caviar; carving stations; regional dishes, like French and Italian; charcuterie; the finest cheeses and enticing desserts seemingly as far as the eye could see.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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Wind gusts up to 95 mph will be possible within the next 24 hours across the Front Range mountains and the northern foothills in Colorado, with the strongest winds north of I-70 and east of the Continental Divide.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Eminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminence. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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