eminent
eminent
/ˈɛ mə nənt/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) standing above others in quality or position
- (adj) of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Usage(s):
- The eminent scholar was caught on the wrong foot while answering questions outside her domain.
Quotes
- 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
- "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
- "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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