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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 -
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
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The director, Antoine Fuqua, working with a script by John Logan, portrays Michael as an emotionally stunted and grievously wounded artist of historic greatness.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every parent wants their child to succeed, but some parents, like Esther Wojcicki, are especially adept at inspiring greatness in their child.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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As this marks the first year in which TNT is actively trading on its subleased CFP package, the five-game slate naturally will be given a place of prominence during WBD’s May 13 upfront presentation.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, their rise to prominence has been a slow burn years in the making.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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And then there is the Durbar, a banquet hall where eight elegant pillars bring prestige to the party.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The festival only stands to benefit if both weekends are viewed with equal levels of prestige and anticipation, something only made easier if the shows are differentiated and can generate their own unique excitement.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gray, 78, remains a priceless link between modern Leeds and its glory days through the 1960s and 1970s.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 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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But concerns over his smaller stature and physicality leave him pegged as a late-round pick.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But his stature and lack of starting experience still loom large for teams debating whether to take a risk on him with such a high pick.—
Ben Kamisar,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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As the Spurs push to win it all, showing the supporting cast is still a playoff-level team is a good sign for the Spurs’ status as true title contenders.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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