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  • 71preeminence — (Roget s Thesaurus II) or pre eminence noun 1. The condition or fact of being dominant: ascendance, ascendancy, dominance, domination, paramountcy, predominance, preponderance, preponderancy, prepotency, supremacy. See OVER. 2. A position of… …

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  • 72gloriousness — n. illustriousness, magnificence, splendor …

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  • 73illustrious — [ɪ lʌstrɪəs] adjective well known and highly respected. Derivatives illustriously adverb illustriousness noun Origin C16: from L. illustris clear, bright + ous …

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  • 74brilliancy — n. 1. Splendor, lustre, brightness, effulgence, refulgence, radiance, shine, sheen, gloss, glister, glitter, gleam, sparkle, sparkling, brilliance. 2. Fame, illustriousness, renown, distinction, eminence, celebrity, prominence, excellence,… …

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  • 75eminence — noun 1) his eminence as a scientist Syn: fame, celebrity, illustriousness, distinction, renown, preeminence, notability, greatness, prestige, importance, reputation, repute, note; prominence, superiority, stature, standing …

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  • 76greatness — noun 1) a child destined for greatness Syn: eminence, distinction, illustriousness, repute, high standing; importance, significance; celebrity, fame, prominence, renown 2) her greatness as a writer Syn …

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  • 77honor — 1. noun 1) a man of honor Syn: integrity, honesty, uprightness, ethics, morals, morality, principles, high principles, righteousness, high mindedness; virtue, goodness, decency, probity, character, good character, scru …

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  • 78action — 1 Action, act, deed agree in designating something done or effected. Action refers primarily to the process of acting; act and deed to the result, the thing done. An action is usually regarded as occupying some time and involving more than one… …

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  • 79consequence — 1 result, *effect, upshot, aftereffect, aftermath, sequel, issue, outcome, event Antonyms: antecedent Contrasted words: *cause, determinant, reason, occasion: *origin, source, root 2 *importance, moment, weight, significance, import …

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  • 80éclat — renown, glory, celebrity, notoriety, repute, reputation, *fame, honor Analogous words: prominence, conspicuousness, remarkableness, noticeableness (see corresponding adjectives at NOTICEABLE): illustriousness or luster, eminence (see… …

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