as in distinguished
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
many eminent surgeons are on the hospital's staff
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Recent Examples of eminent
In 1900, the eminent mathematician David Hilbert announced a list of 23 key problems to guide the next century of mathematical research.
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Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
The study published in the eminent science journal, The Lancet, and falsely linked MMR vaccines with autism.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Costa interviews eminent subjects on both sides of the ideological divide, including current president Lula, former president Bolsonaro, and evangelical minister (and Bolsonaro ally) Silas Malafaia.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Since President Donald Trump has taken office, there have been delays in releasing MMWR reports, considered an eminent scientific publication for researchers around the world, amid cuts to health agencies.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Nestled along the storied banks of the River Thames, 15 Cheyne Walk stands as one of Chelsea’s most distinguished homes, a residence steeped in history, grandeur, and a 300-year-old legacy.—
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Michel Koopman is the CEO & Founder at CxO Coaching, with a distinguished career as a senior operator and entrepreneur.—
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Two additional persons charged – Sayed Ali, 59, of Richmond, and Stephanie Huerta, 35, of Houston – are considered fugitives, and warrants remain outstanding for their arrests, the U.S. attorney's office said.—
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The trouble with international prosecutions The ICC has a long list of outstanding arrest warrants, including for former dictator Omar al-Bashir, who ruled Sudan for three decades before being deposed in 2019.—
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Maxton Hall Season 2 Is Underway — Here’s Everything to Know About the Series' Return When Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten) accidentally uncovers an explosive secret at her prestigious high school, millionaire heir James (Damian Hardung) has to keep her close.—
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He was named the state’s top player but wasn’t selected for the prestigious McDonald’s high school All-American game despite being the No. 19 recruit in the Class of 2024, per the 247Sports Composite.—
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Whatever her outcome this season, both Grooms and Johnson realize the end of her illustrious high school career is near.—
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Click through to learn more about these illustrious eateries.—
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If the book falters, the production numbers – some based on famous Marilyn images and tropes, like the Seven Year Itch‘s subway grate scene, and the Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend bit – are suitably flashy.—
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The film features a beloved, A-list British cast, a famous Australian villain and a cameo by the author of the bestselling book series, which debuted in 1958.—
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When the puck entered the net behind Sorokin, Ovechkin dove to his stomach in celebration — evoking memories of his notable swim in a D.C. fountain during Washington’s 2018 Stanley Cup celebratioin.—
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Still, Tanev achieved a notable milestone by setting Toronto’s all-time single-season block record.—
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“Eminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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