eminent

[US]/ˈemɪnənt/
[UK]/ˈemɪnənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. distinguished; well-known; remarkable

Phrases & Collocations

eminent scholar

eminent scientist

eminent leader

eminent expert

eminent domain

Example Sentences

eminent as a sculptor

an eminent musical mastermind.

a very eminent promontory

a band of eminent British researchers.

an eminent man of great intelligence.

be eminent among one's contemporaries

eminent members of the community.

one of the world's most eminent statisticians.

the world's pre-eminent expert on asbestos.

We are expecting the arrival of an eminent scientist.

the guitar's eminent suitability for recording studio work.

several City grandees and eminent lawyers.

Her precursor as school principal was an eminent educator.

The students are expecting the arrival of an eminent scientist.

an autobiography that demystified the career of an eminent physician.

Several eminent scientists number among his friends.

an eminent historian.See Synonyms at noted

The occasional anonymous tipster and the eminent autobiographer may each claim to be serving the cause of truth.

An eminent musicologist, mathematician and calendarist, who was honored to be “oriental personage of artistic encyclopedia type”.

Real-world Examples

The eminent poet won numerous awards.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

Judges, however wise or eminent, are human and can make mistakes.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

This description even fits the majority of eminent scholars.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

We welcomed the appointment of an eminent lawyer Kareem Khan to lead the investigation team.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

The most eminent doctors treated the king in his illness.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

In that situation, Tate believes the city could use eminent domain.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

So, will the new PM be our eminent Chancellor, or our distinguished Foreign Secretary.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

In ancient times, young women, especially daughters of eminent families, hardly stepped out their houses.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

It's called eminent attack. School trips have been canceled, and some metro is closed.

Source: NPR News January 2015 Compilation

This attracted the attention of Richard Humphries who was then the most eminent boxer in England.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

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