eminence

1 - Some eminent authorities, including Einstein, have pointed out that there is a danger of extinction of all life on this planet.

2 - During the Renaissance, especially in the sixteenth century, it was customary to debate the preeminence of the arts, particularly as between painting and sculpture.

3 - This description bears a marked similarity to those offered by a number of eminent sociologists who adopt the trait approach.

4 - Though now eminent in the academic field, the scientist was obscure to the general public.

5 - Europe hopes to become the world's pre-eminent knowledge-based economy.