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eminence

[em-uh-nuhns] / ˈɛm ə nəns /




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They included novelist King, astrophysicist Tyson and numerous book and magazine writers of varied eminence.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

But when Uncle Murray refuses to pay up, and Marty has to pilfer the money for his trip, the road to global eminence takes some sharp turns.

From Salon Dec. 25, 2025

“Nobody plans to run deficits forever,” Baicker said, adding that the investments were aimed at increasing the university’s academic eminence.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

At first just a gray eminence working behind the scenes while Clarence pounded the pavement, he gradually grew in prominence, reaching a fun spy-movie throwback sweet spot last episode.

From New York Times Mar. 23, 2024

He sent his sons ahead of him shouting and waving ceremonially preserved animal parts to announce his eminence.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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