eminence

At night, from its eminence, his star shone down on him with proud approval.

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.

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.

Even for orchestras of Cleveland’s eminence and civic stature, people simply weren’t showing up.

He is 71, a coaching eminence with titles at the collegiate and pro level, yet Carroll still approaches each new season with the youthful vigor and unbridled optimism that has animated his half-century career.