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Noun
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Emery’s eminence in Europe has been predicated on managing two-legged contests, knowing that the pace and rhythm is different.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026 -
But in discharging this function, poets are in danger of slighting another imperative, namely, to redress poetry as poetry, to set it up as its own category, an eminence established and a pressure exercised by distinctly linguistic means.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Is God Is feels like a film just short of greatness.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Since the news became public on Monday, fans and teammates alike have resurfaced to champion Morton’s long-winding career — a Broncos Ring of Fame quarterback who sacrificed his body as the bridge that transported Denver to 40 years of franchise greatness.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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McGregor rose to prominence in the mid-2010s with his championship victories over Chad Mendes and Jose Aldo to win the lightweight and featherweight titles.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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These photos capture the celebration of the Pompano Beach native’s extraordinary journey from Palm Beach County standout to national football prominence.—
Jim Rassol,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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For women, these part-time gigs can confer prestige, power and a hefty paycheck.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Medik8, first launched in 2009, is part of L’Oréal’s Luxe division alongside prestige brands like Biotherm, Mugler, Kiehl’s and more.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Through some convoluted changes of hands, the property’s current investors rescued and reimagined the remains of a previously defunct resort to give us Ocean Casino Resort in all its glory as a sigh of relief for this prime Boardwalk location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The winners came dressed to impress and were eager to promote their projects and bask in the glory of being declared the best of the internet.—
Joshua Dudley,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Firstly, after … nearly two decades when terrorism was seen as among the preeminent threats to US national security, since 2018 terrorism has not occupied that place of preeminence.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
14 Mar. 2026
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Roshanara was elevated when Aurangzeb claimed the throne but had to relinquish her preeminence on her sister’s restoration.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pair share some similar traits, even if Iroegbunam is much taller in stature and more mobile, while Gueye is slicker in possession.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Yet Alcaraz is not a victim of his stature.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Drawing on Ernest Hemingway’s own experiences as a volunteer ambulance driver with the Italian Army on the Isonzo Front during the First World War, the novel became an international sensation and cemented Hemingway’s status as one of America’s most influential literary voices.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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As a result of the incident, several nearby schools and childcare facilities were temporarily placed on hold-in-place status, which was later ended, police said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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