eminence

/ˈɛmɪnəns/
noun
  1. A position of great importance, fame, or authority.
    • He was a scholar of great eminence, respected by universities around the world.
    • She achieved eminence in the field of medicine after years of research.
    • The artist's eminence grew after his paintings were shown in major museums.
  2. A person who is famous or important within a particular field.
    • The political eminence gave a speech that was broadcast nationwide.
    • The conference was attended by several scientific eminences.
    • As a literary eminence, her opinion on the novel carried a lot of weight.
  3. A raised area on a surface, such as a hill or a bump on a bone.
    • The doctor noted a small bony eminence on the patient's wrist.
    • From the eminence of the hill, we could see the entire valley.
    • The castle was built on a natural eminence for defense.
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