1
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the eminence of the Nobel Prize in the field of awards and prizes
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2
as in hill
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 eminence
Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.
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Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
But Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
But Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminence
Noun
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By strategically leveraging its dominance in PCs and cloud computing, Microsoft is set to redefine enterprise AI.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Either result will represent a change from the recent dominance of a brilliant Real Madrid, who have won the biggest prize in six of the past 11 seasons.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Synopsis: Set in a timeless English village, where everything is picturesque – everything, that is, except for the vampires living in the castle on the hill who come out at night for a little drink of the locals.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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The formal presentation took place in the same battle-scarred stadium, Berlin’s Olympiastadion, where Adolf Hitler watched Owens, the Black American athlete, win four gold medals in the 1936 Games, dealing a blow to Hitler’s notions of racial superiority.—
Ciarán Fahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Imagine a future Supreme Court case challenging church-state separation, with Christians vying against Christians for superiority.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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The lopsided affair featured plenty of highlights from the Horned Frogs including a masterpiece on the mound by Tommy LaPour and a number of record-setting performances by TCU’s hitters.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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In six big-league seasons before the trade, Luzardo had shown great stuff on the mound but had struggled to stay healthy.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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For a time, Central Connecticut lived up to its reputation as one of the top hitting teams in college baseball, but was ultimately outslugged by Auburn,shut down by NC State and ousted from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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For all the prominence of figures like Billy Graham or Rick Warren, no Protestant leader carries the singular, global authority and visibility of the Bishop of Rome.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The tush push rose to prominence a few years ago when the Eagles began deploying it in short-yardage situations.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The 33-year-old inmate, Angel Gaxiola, was discovered missing by the staff during a head count at Holton Conservation Camp, which is in the mountains northeast of Sylmar, about 9 p.m. Sunday, the department said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Eminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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