eminence

Example Sentences

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By 1955, Ms. Newman marvels, “Barney had become an unavoidable eminence after barely having had a career.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

We now live in an era that can be safely summarized as the end of science's peacetime, and perhaps the end of the general eminence of once mighty institutions of higher learning.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2025

In that historical context, Ms Murty's critics say that someone of her stature and eminence should be more aware of what she says in public.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023

He was scheduled to be honored alongside the “Saturday Night Live” eminence Lorne Michaels.

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

As a punishment the ride would have been cruel and unusual, but it was a prize, a gift, an honor, and an eminence.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck