illustriousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustriousness
Noun
  • The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Thanks to courses in communication studies, students are schooled in the evolving business models of the creative industries, and dive into allyship and advocacy through sound studies and the school’s eminence in audiology.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Their successes serve as reminders that while attaining greatness is impressive, delivering encore performances can be even more challenging, especially as competition continues to intensify.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • Biles continues to defy limits and redefine greatness.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Allan Hawco rose to prominence as the co-creator, executive producer, and star of the CBC comedy Republic of Doyle (2010–2014), which landed him two Gemini nominations.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 July 2025
  • But that brief overlap sparked a lifelong friendship, and Gallagher watched from afar over the years as Brewer gained prominence in the San Diego legal community.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The lack of prestige, professional isolation, and fewer opportunities for advancement make recruitment and retention more difficult compared to larger, urban hospitals.
    Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
  • The prestige pass takes all that and adds preferred parking, VIP lounge access and preferred perks.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Sixteen new players — or perhaps more — will enter the house to compete for guts, glory and a $750,000 grand prize, starting with a 90-minute premiere July 10.
    Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
  • His motivation isn’t glory but love and concern for his family and others around him.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The rising cost of dinner and a movie reflects a wider trend: Besides recent inflation, a strong dollar and the preeminence of U.S. capital markets have pushed prices up across America over the past decade-plus.
    Greg McKenna, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • That preeminence is being shaken not by anything China has done but by Trump’s actions.
    Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • For a company of Apple’s scale and stature, lagging behind its major competitors on AI is like lagging behind the competition on the internet in 2000.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025
  • Astrid was such a star, a balm to Jess’s soul, and the best proof that Jess has it somewhere in herself not to be totally selfish — Astrid was the only being Jess could seemingly put above, or at least in equal stature, to herself.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Our conclusion is based on a thorough analysis comparing Block’s current valuation with its operational performance in recent years, alongside its present and historical financial status.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Not all users will see the same options in the Gemini app or Google app, as settings can differ based on device model, region, or update status.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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