eminent
/ˈɛmɪnənt/ adjective C2- Noteworthy, remarkable, great. · His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.
- Distinguished, important, noteworthy. · In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.
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This is the eminent peer who represents the very highest interests," said Holmes.
When you have finished, come downstairs with me, and I will introduce you to a detective who is a very eminent specialist in the work that lies before us.”
Jones’s being sent for immediately; while his sisters, convinced that no country advice could be of any service, recommended an express to town for one of the most eminent physicians.
Albert found in his anteroom two guns, with all the accoutrements for hunting; a lofty room on the ground floor containing all the ingenious instruments the English—eminent in piscatory pursuits, since they are patient and sluggish—have invented for fishing.
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