🏆eminence

noun
/ˈɛmɪnəns/

Meaning

Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere.
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status

Example Sentences

She rose to eminence as a leading scientist.

The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.

Example Expressions

eminence grise

Synonyms

fame, distinction, prominence, renown, prestige
Entry 1
fame, distinction, prominence, renown, prestige
Entry 2
distinction, prominence, prestige, renown

Antonyms

obscurity, insignificance, mediocrity, anonymity
Entry 1
obscurity, insignificance, mediocrity
Entry 2
obscurity, insignificance, anonymity, mediocrity

Collocations

rise to eminence, achieve eminence, position of eminence, intellectual eminence, eminence in field
Entry 1
rise to eminence, achieve eminence, position of eminence, intellectual eminence
Entry 2
achieve eminence, rise to eminence, eminence in field

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