illustriousness

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Noun
  • But in discharging this function, poets are in danger of slighting another imperative, namely, to redress poetry as poetry, to set it up as its own category, an eminence established and a pressure exercised by distinctly linguistic means.
    Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Many pop stars mellow into stately eminence in middle age, as Madonna (temporarily) did in her late 30s with 1998’s Ray of Light.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This building is a message to every student who steps onto that stage — that their dreams are worth investing in, and that greatness can begin right here in a Los Angeles Unified classroom.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As this marks the first year in which TNT is actively trading on its subleased CFP package, the five-game slate naturally will be given a place of prominence during WBD’s May 13 upfront presentation.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • However, their rise to prominence has been a slow burn years in the making.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Boullet’s Poe is, unfortunately, even worse, just the latest in an apparently endless string of prestige cable teens who exist only to be placed in inopportune jeopardy.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The organization’s connection to American Zoetrope and the Coppola family’s long-standing place in Hollywood history adds a layer of acclaim and prestige to any film program that’s focused on artistic access.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Gray, 78, remains a priceless link between modern Leeds and its glory days through the 1960s and 1970s.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Firstly, after … nearly two decades when terrorism was seen as among the preeminent threats to US national security, since 2018 terrorism has not occupied that place of preeminence.
    Connor Greene, Time, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Roshanara was elevated when Aurangzeb claimed the throne but had to relinquish her preeminence on her sister’s restoration.
    Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But concerns over his smaller stature and physicality leave him pegged as a late-round pick.
    Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • But his stature and lack of starting experience still loom large for teams debating whether to take a risk on him with such a high pick.
    Ben Kamisar, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
    Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
  • As the Spurs push to win it all, showing the supporting cast is still a playoff-level team is a good sign for the Spurs’ status as true title contenders.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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