eminence
noun
em·i·nence ˈe-mə-nən(t)s 
1
: a position of prominence or superiority
2
: one that is eminent, prominent, or lofty: such as
a
: a person of high rank or attainments —often used as a title for a cardinal
b
: a natural elevation
c
: an anatomical protuberance (as on a bone)
Synonyms
- distinction
- dominance
- noteworthiness
- paramountcy
- preeminence
- preponderance
- preponderancy
- prepotency
- prestigiousness
- primacy
- superiority
- supremacy
- transcendence
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
the eminence of the Nobel Prize in the field of awards and prizes the old citadel sits on an eminence with a commanding view of the city
Recent Examples on the Web Other premieres have featured original scores by Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta, indie rocker Bryce Dessner and jazz eminence Wynton Marsalis. 
Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Co-chaired by Agnes Gund, a Miss Porter’s School graduate and art world eminence, and Oprah Winfrey, the auction also shifted misconceptions about women artists that underestimated their value. Chrishaunda Lee Perez, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2022 In 1973, after fifteen eventful but lean years, the sensual, often environmental Japanese sculptor Yayoi Kusama retreated to her homeland and began a rise to international eminence that is still under way. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022 The date reminds us that, while Rodin had fallen out of favor by the 1940s, the enthusiasm of MoMA’s director, Alfred H. Barr Jr., helped trigger his present eminence. Karen Wilkin, WSJ, 20 July 2022 When Marcel becomes a social media phenomenon, his emotions mirror Slate’s own bewilderment about online eminence. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 Until her death in 2015, that person was the Italian photographer and style eminence Manuela Pavesi. New York Times, 22 June 2022 There are no simple answers explaining tennis’s pre-eminence. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 3 June 2022 As there wasn’t yet a witness protection program, Roemer begged Outfit boss Tony Accardo to spare the boxing-world eminence. Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2022 See More
Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Co-chaired by Agnes Gund, a Miss Porter’s School graduate and art world eminence, and Oprah Winfrey, the auction also shifted misconceptions about women artists that underestimated their value. Chrishaunda Lee Perez, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2022 In 1973, after fifteen eventful but lean years, the sensual, often environmental Japanese sculptor Yayoi Kusama retreated to her homeland and began a rise to international eminence that is still under way. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022 The date reminds us that, while Rodin had fallen out of favor by the 1940s, the enthusiasm of MoMA’s director, Alfred H. Barr Jr., helped trigger his present eminence. Karen Wilkin, WSJ, 20 July 2022 When Marcel becomes a social media phenomenon, his emotions mirror Slate’s own bewilderment about online eminence. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 Until her death in 2015, that person was the Italian photographer and style eminence Manuela Pavesi. New York Times, 22 June 2022 There are no simple answers explaining tennis’s pre-eminence. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 3 June 2022 As there wasn’t yet a witness protection program, Roemer begged Outfit boss Tony Accardo to spare the boxing-world eminence. Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, "exalted position, protuberance," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin eminentia "state of standing out or projecting, protuberance," noun derivative of ēminent-, ēminens "standing out above a surface, projecting, outstanding in merit or importance" — more at eminent
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing eminence
Kids Definition
eminence
noun
em·i·nence ˈe-mə-nəns
1
: the condition of being well-known and respected The brilliant scientist had earned eminence in her field.
2
: a piece of high ground : hill
Medical Definition
eminence
noun
em·i·nence ˈem-ə-nən(t)s
: a protuberance or projection on a bodily part and especially a bone
eminence
noun
1
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the eminence of the Nobel Prize in the field of awards and prizes Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dominance
- reputation
- superiority
- repute
- distinction
- supremacy
- renown
- preeminence
- primacy
- transcendence
- influence
- noteworthiness
- domination
- fame
- preponderance
- prepotency
- paramountcy
- prestige
- celebrity
- illustriousness
- greatness
- ascendancy
- preponderancy
- notoriety
- nobleness
- glory
- ascendance
- stardom
- prestigiousness
- famousness
- power
- superstardom
- honor
- dominion
- ascendency
- authority
- ascendence
- kudos
- megastardom
- infamy
- notableness
- weight
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- insignificance
- inferiority
- obscurity
- mediocrity
- obscureness
2
as in hill
an area of high ground the old citadel sits on an eminence with a commanding view of the city Synonyms & Similar Words
- hill
- mound
- prominence
- mountain
- elevation
- cliff
- knoll
- highland
- upland
- bluff
- crag
- height
- hump
- ridge
- rise
- altitude(s)
- plateau
- peak
- foothill
- tableland
- alp
- mount
- butte
- mesa
- precipice
- dome
- hillock
- tor
- steep
- hummock
- sierra
- sugarloaf
- table
- knob
- downs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- valley
- lowland
- depression
- vale
- glen
- hollow
- basin
- dell
- dale
- plain
- bottom
- floodplain
- flat
- tidewater
- bottomland
- dingle
- fen