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| 1. | [ adjective ] (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation | |
| Synonyms: | great distinguished | |
| Examples: | "our distinguished professor" "an eminent scholar" "a great statesman" |
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| Related terms: | important | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] standing above others in quality or position | |
| Synonyms: | high | |
| Examples: | "people in high places" "the high priest" "eminent members of the community" |
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| Related terms: | superior | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] having achieved eminence | |
| Examples: | "an eminent physician" |
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| Related terms: | successful | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] of imposing height; especially standing out above others | |
| Synonyms: | lofty towering soaring | |
| Examples: | "an eminent peak" "lofty mountains" "the soaring spires of the cathedral" "towering icebergs" |
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| Related terms: | high | |
| Similar spelling: |
eminently eminence |
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