Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

eminence

[em-uh-nuhns] / ˈɛm ə nəns /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From the journals Metcalfe has surmised that Vivien, herself a brilliant literary scholar and teacher, had willfully lived out her marriage under Blundy’s shadow, the dutiful handmaiden to a literary eminence.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 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

And it was in Eton’s ancient boathouse, just across the river from the looming eminence of Windsor Castle, that George had grown up.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




Vocabulary lists containing eminence


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "eminence" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com