eminently
adverb
em·i·nent·ly
ˈe-mə-nənt-lē 
: to a high degree : very
eminently worthy
an eminently sensible plan
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Eminently Has a Stand Out History
When British physician Tobias Venner wrote in 1620 of houses "somewhat eminently situated," he meant that the houses were literally located in a high place. That use has since slipped into obsolescence, as has the word's use to mean "conspicuously"—a sense that reflects its Latin root, ēminēre, which means "to stick out" or “protrude.” The figurative sense of “notably” or “very” that is prominent today was likely a new development when Venner was writing.
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an applicant who is eminently qualified for the job
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That seems eminently achievable, given the teams have already met three times this season, with Liverpool winning 6-3 away in the league in December and then prevailing 4-1 on aggregate in a two-leg Carabao Cup semi-final just over a month later.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
For years Jax has enjoyed a reputation as an eminently watchable, love-to-hate-him reality-TV villain, while Brittany has seemingly bent over backward to protect the worst of his behavior from serious scrutiny.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
The kid-friendly Broadway comedy opened at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) earlier this month, earning rave reviews for Rogers’ star-making turn and Foster’s eminently hummable score.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The five drivers in each earpiece and their tuning elements form a sonic signature that ranges from an impactful bass drop or the delicate nuances of a classical symphony to a sound that Campfire says is low-fatigue and eminently listenable.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
For years Jax has enjoyed a reputation as an eminently watchable, love-to-hate-him reality-TV villain, while Brittany has seemingly bent over backward to protect the worst of his behavior from serious scrutiny.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
The kid-friendly Broadway comedy opened at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) earlier this month, earning rave reviews for Rogers’ star-making turn and Foster’s eminently hummable score.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The five drivers in each earpiece and their tuning elements form a sonic signature that ranges from an impactful bass drop or the delicate nuances of a classical symphony to a sound that Campfire says is low-fatigue and eminently listenable.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Eminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eminently. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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