illustriousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illustriousness
Noun
  • But adults going gaga for the Rizzler cannot be what passes for culture in the interim — not least because their endorsement signals to a nation of other impressionable children that asinine eminence is something to aspire to.
    Helen Holmes, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
  • At Davos Worldwide, his eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche and other global leaders outlined the Four Pillars for Lasting Peace: 1.
    Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That tension between wanting commercial success and also achieving canonical greatness is something that all artists feel in all media and all art forms.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Several members of what hopes to be the next class of greatness were in attendance for Thursday night’s draft, including redshirt freshman Sire Gaines and junior Jambres Dubar.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • More: Trump calls alleged Shapiro mansion arsonist 'whack job' Shapiro has risen to prominence as an outspoken Democratic governor and supporter of Israel.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This level of protection came to prominence when Apple added it to iPhones last year, reportedly frustrating law enforcement agencies which could not tap into phones retrieved from evidence lockers even with USB forensic toolkits.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Market Data Forecast names Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and India as fast-rising players thanks to infrastructure investment, youth engagement, and a hunger for prestige events.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • And not just anywhere: on Bond Street, a place that symbolizes prestige, heritage, artistry and fearless visionaries.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • If the Dolphins want the offense to return to its 2023 glory, a quality pick or two will be key.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Following a major overhaul that was ready for 2024, which included restoring the paddock back to its former glory, projects continue throughout the site.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Their letter emphasized threats to the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence.
    A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
  • President Xi has openly set the ambition of achieving global preeminence by 2049—the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's takeover.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That kind of across-the-board debut is impressive, but not exactly surprising for someone of Sheeran’s stature.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In an 1899 anthropological study, William Ripley classified people using head shape, hair type, pigmentation and stature.
    John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Hurley did not share any details on the pair's relationship status in the joint post.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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