eminence

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Among the directors present, the eminence was Ross McElwee, winner of the fest’s one annual award, who appeared to introduce his new film, “Remake,” in its North American premiere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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

"We unanimously agreed that Maurice and Maralyn is a non-fiction work that reaches the highest literary eminence," Bryson added.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

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

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

Colonel Meecham appreciated the eminence of ritual in relationship to the morale of troops in peace and war.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy