Synonyms for eminent
ˈɛm ə nəntem·i·nent

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1. eminent

   Deep, while an antonym of high in usage, may apply to the very same distance simply measured in an opposite direction, high applying to vertical distance measured from below upward, and deep to vertical distance measured from above downward; as, a deep valley nestling between high mountains. High is a relative term signifying greatly raised above any object, base, or surface, in comparison with what is usual, or with some standard; a table is high if it exceeds thirty inches; a hill is not high at a hundred feet. That is tall whose height is greatly in excess of its breadth or diameter, and whose actual height is great for an object of its kind; as, a tall tree; a tall man; tall grass. That is lofty which is imposing or majestic in height; we term a spire tall with reference to its altitude, or lofty with reference to its majestic appearance. That is elevated which is raised somewhat above its surroundings; that is eminent which is far above them; as, an elevated platform; an eminent promontory. In the figurative sense, elevated is less than eminent, and this less than exalted; we speak of high, lofty, or elevated thoughts, aims, etc., in the good sense, but sometimes of high feelings, looks, words, etc., in the invidious sense of haughty or arrogant. A high ambition may be merely selfish; a lofty ambition is worthy and noble. Towering, in the literal sense compares with lofty and majestic; but in the figurative sense, its use is almost always invidious; as, a towering passion; a towering ambition disregards and crushes all opposing considerations, however rational, lovely, or holy. Compare STEEP.

   Synonyms:
   elevated, exalted, high, lofty, noble, proud, steep, tall, towering, uplifted

   Antonyms:
   base, deep, degraded, depressed, dwarfed, inferior, low, mean, short, stunted

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. eminent, highadjective

   standing above others in quality or position

   "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community"

   Synonyms:
   gamy, high-pitched, lofty, towering, soaring, mellow, gamey, in high spirits, high

   Antonyms:
   inferior, low

2. eminent, lofty, soaring, toweringadjective

   of imposing height; especially standing out above others

   "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"

   Synonyms:
   noble-minded, sublime, high, proud, majestic, lofty, rarefied, exalted, gallant, elevated, idealistic, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, rarified, high-minded

   Antonyms:
   inferior, low

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1. outstanding

   better than somebody

   the outstanding paneer pizza made of pizza sauce red sauce cheese mayo

   Submitted by asimahmed on April 3, 2020  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. eminentadjective

   Synonyms:
   high, lofty, elevated

2. eminentadjective

   Synonyms:
   distinguished, conspicuous, celebrated, prominent, illustrious, exalted, famous, renowned, remarkable, of great repute

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1. eminentadjective

   Synonyms:
   distinguished, renowned, illustrious, famous, celebrated

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1. List of paraphrases for "eminent":

   prominent, distinguished, renowned, outstanding, well-known, famous, leading, salient, illustrious

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How to use eminent in a sentence?

1. Dr. Irvin Yalom:

   An eminent Iranian composer, Pezhman Mosleh, has honored me with this gift (the piece of On the Threshold).

2. Dr. Irvin Yalom:

   I've received many tributes but none touched me as yours did. you're both a musician and a very fine poet. An eminent Iranian composer, Pezhman Mosleh, has honored me with this gift (the piece of On the Threshold) - irv yalom

3. The Hitopadesa:

   Amongst all possessions knowledge appears pre-eminent. The wise call it supreme riches, because it can never be lost, has no price, and can at no time be destroyed.

4. Amin Nasser:

   We plan to invest more than $300 billion over the coming decade to reinforce our pre-eminent position in oil, maintain our spare oil production capacity, and pursue a large exploration and production program centering on conventional and unconventional gas resources.

5. Bret Stephens:

   Good journalism, like good science, should follow evidence, not narratives. It should pay as much heed to intelligent gadflies as it does to eminent authorities. And it should never treat honest disagreement as moral heresy, anyone wondering why so many people have become so hostile to the pronouncements of public-health officials and science journalists should draw the appropriate conclusion from this story. When lecturing the public about the dangers of misinformation, it’s best not to peddle it yourself.