NYT Dictionary

EMINENCE

/ˈɛmɪnəns/
NounEM-i-nenceem-i-nence · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Someone of high rank, reputation or social status.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French eminence, from Latin ēminentia (“prominence”, “protuberance”; “eminence”, “excellence”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

distinctionprominencerenowncelebritypreeminencenotetuberositytubercleacmealtitude

Antonyms

obscuritymediocrity

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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