as in distinguished
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
many eminent surgeons are on the hospital's staff
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Recent Examples of eminent
Ours was an eminent family, whose name, Usui, was known throughout the region.
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
While Elon Musk stunned the world with plans to launch a million satellites into orbit, the heads of space agencies and spacecraft operators across the planet are certain to oppose this SpaceX scheme, says a pre-eminent space scholar.
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Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
But the hothouse of the Big Apple jazz scene and the eminent conservatory couldn’t keep her contained.
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
United are no longer a pre-eminent force, but that doesn’t make the job significantly less desirable, though the absolute best head coach might want a team with players ready to win the Champions League.
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Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
While Elon Musk stunned the world with plans to launch a million satellites into orbit, the heads of space agencies and spacecraft operators across the planet are certain to oppose this SpaceX scheme, says a pre-eminent space scholar.
—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
But the hothouse of the Big Apple jazz scene and the eminent conservatory couldn’t keep her contained.
—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
United are no longer a pre-eminent force, but that doesn’t make the job significantly less desirable, though the absolute best head coach might want a team with players ready to win the Champions League.
—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminent
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
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By the end of the year, Modrić had won the Ballon d’Or, too, the prestigious award given to the world’s best player.
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Because if someone who grew up in extreme poverty like Juan Gabriel could bring a mariachi band to the illustrious Palacio de Bellas Artes, why couldn’t the Mexican national team win its first ever World Cup?
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The Cretan diet is perhaps the most illustrious example of the Blue Zone living of southern Greece.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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The most notable thing in Kansas’ law on fireworks is that bottle rockets are banned statewide.
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After his death, Gifford said that a posthumous scan revealed that the former football player also had a notable condition, CTE, that often shows up in athletes who've endured numerous hits to the head.
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“Eminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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