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

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

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

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 perhaps on his way up to the eminence from which Estraven, less than a year ago, had. fallen.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin