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Noun
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Many pop stars mellow into stately eminence in middle age, as Madonna (temporarily) did in her late 30s with 1998’s Ray of Light.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026 -
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.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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No one is immune to the lampooning, even the dazed and confused sons and daughters who get sidelined and pawned off due to their parents’ ambitions, neuroses and desires to achieve greatness.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yet here again, on the precipice of a greatness not realized in four decades, the Huskies are underdogs.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Vaqueiro, 38, has become the fresh face of Spanish-language news after Jorge Ramos, who achieved prominence as a forceful advocate for Latino immigrants during his 40 years on the air, signed off from rival Univision in late 2024.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Combining this new credibility and image with the growth of prime-time talk shows such as Larry King Live and The Capitol Gang, CNN in the 1990s gained international prominence and strong ratings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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The network had long built its identity on adult prestige — crime sagas, antiheroes and sprawling family epics — not stories centered on high schoolers.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The contest has been won by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington and many other major winners, lending it prestige and a rich history.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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But when Willy floats into a conversation with Ben or experiences a memory of Biff’s high-school glory days, golden light floods the stage through a high bank of dirty windows.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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But most perennials bloom for only a few weeks and take several years to reach their full glory and maturity.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 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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Trump has gone far toward shattering what’s left of America’s global stature.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Everything — from food to veterinary care — scales up with the dog’s formidable stature.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Clogs are no longer in their comeback era, but planted firmly as staple status.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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How to track your federal tax refund Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refunds on the IRS website, the IRS2Go mobile app, or by calling 800-829-1954.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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