eminent  /ˈɛ mə nənt/ ? Meaning of "eminent"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) standing above others in quality or position
  2. (adj) of imposing height; especially standing out above others

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Usage(s):

  • The eminent scholar was caught on the wrong foot while answering questions outside her domain.

Quotes

  1. Mr. Gore called the award meaningful because of his co-winner, calling the IPCC the "world's pre-eminent scientific body devoted to improving our understanding of the climate crisis."
    on Oct 12, 2007 By: Al Gore Source: Globe and Mail

  2. "Al-Qaida remains the pre-eminent threat against the United States," Mike McConnell told a Senate hearing more than six years after the Sept. 11 attacks.
    on Feb 5, 2007 By: Mike McConnell Source: 940 News

  3. "We won the elections. ...... We do not see the point for anyone coming to mediate power-sharing," Michuki told reporters Monday. "We have not invited Kofi Annan or any other eminent personality to come and mediate."
    on Jan 15, 2006 By: John Michuki Source: 940 News

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