as in hills
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 eminences
Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz and Ben Whishaw plays Hujar, who offers a detailed account of his previous day’s activity, involving such idiosyncratic eminences as Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg—and the sorts of gamesmanship and intimate tensions that ensnare and frustrate artistic energies.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminences
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The hills of Bethpage State Park create miniature valleys and canyons throughout the property, and in turn, the grandstands from the 15th to 17th holes create an amphitheater of chaos encircled by huge video boards.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Take a trip on Windmill's famous hayride, taking you over the hills and through the mud.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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If drainage is a problem, amend soil with compost or plant on mounds or berms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Waiting for them were mounds of zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant picked from the food bank’s farm.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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This picturesque location is one of Ontario’s natural gems, known for its towering limestone cliffs, centuries-old trees and an intricate cave system.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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One of the best places to stay is Villa Paola, a former 16th Century convent surrounded by a Mediterranean garden that overlooks the white beaches and rocky cliffs of the Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods).—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Eminences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminences. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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