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eminent

/ˈɛmɪnənt/adjective3 syllables

Eminent means: of imposing height; especially standing out above others.

Synonyms for eminent17

adjective, as in of imposing height; especially standing out above others

lofty, soaring, towering, high

adjective, as in standing above others in quality or position

high, superior

also used for eminent

remarkable, outstanding, illustrious, distinguished, forestanding, markworthy, mentionable, nameable, namely, noteworthy, esteemed, valued

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What does eminent mean?2

adjective

1

of imposing height; especially standing out above others“an eminent peak”

2

standing above others in quality or position“people in high places”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Eminent in a sentence

  • The monument was erected in honor of the eminent philosopher.unknown
  • An immense monument was erected in honor of the eminent philosopher.CM
  • He is eminent both as a teacher and writer.unknown
  • They took the abandoned houses through eminent domain.mccarras
  • She is an eminent scientist in the field of genetics.IMer
  • He became an eminent figure in modern philosophy.IMer
  • The conference was attended by several eminent scientists.IMer
  • She is considered an eminent authority in the field of international law.IMer

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