SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
eminent
adjective
Prominent and highly respected in a field.
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Prominent and respected
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Usage distinction
Return to topPreeminent means surpassing others; eminent indicates high standing without necessarily claiming first place.
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See eminent in use
An eminent historian introduced the newly discovered letters.
An eminent book designer visited the display and commented on the clarity of the lettering as well as the balance of the images.
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