eminence
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈɛmɪnəns/
- Formal
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- In the world of literature, his eminence as a novelist is recognized by readers and critics alike.
Examples
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He would be an individual of some eminence because the job of doing this requires that people should accept his leadership.
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A professor has asked her to escort a visiting psychologist of some eminence around the barracks.
Fiction book (1999) -
To these same eminences, the emperors of old had repaired to escape the measured tedium of their official lives.
Fiction book (1994) -
The scientist has achieved great eminence in the field of genetics due to her groundbreaking research.
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The conference featured speakers of notable eminence, including several award-winning authors and scholars.
Synonyms
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1.0
The most important person or thing in a field
55
5.9
A person famous for important achievements in a field
31
6.9
A person who has an important job in government or the church
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2.5
A person with great power or status who gets special treatment
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4.3
A very senior and respected person in a group or profession
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7.1
A person with an important job in an organization
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4.1
A person who is well known and admired
Antonyms
Compounds
- Literature
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9.9
A person who has a lot of influence behind the scenes without an official role
- Specialized
A raised area on the outer part of the upper arm bone where the shoulder muscle attaches
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Etymology
Eminence comes from the Latin eminere, meaning 'to stand out'. A person called an eminence is someone who 'stands out' in importance or skill, which is why important figures are described by this word.