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eminence grise

noun as in gray eminence

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“Mr. de la Renta is far more a hot dog than an eminence grise of American fashion” Horyn wrote in her review.

Former Ambassador Robert Blackwill, a foreign-policy eminence grise, wishes to divide Afghanistan.

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On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to eminence grise, such as: behind-the-scenes operator, friend at court, hidden hand, kingmaker, powerbroker, and wire-puller.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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