as in extremely
to a great degree
an applicant who is eminently qualified for the job
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Recent Examples of eminently
For very different reasons, Harris and Walz are both eminently meme-able, clippable, remixable.
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Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
The driving experience is eminently rewarding, as the precise, responsive steering offers excellent feedback.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The men, by the way, are presented as eminently more chill.
—Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
Big win for a one-of-a-kind show, for Netflix (which also had in contention the eminently worthy Ripley) and — for the third time tonight — Richard Gadd.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
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Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
The driving experience is eminently rewarding, as the precise, responsive steering offers excellent feedback.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The men, by the way, are presented as eminently more chill.
—Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
Big win for a one-of-a-kind show, for Netflix (which also had in contention the eminently worthy Ripley) and — for the third time tonight — Richard Gadd.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminently
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The photo instructions in the kit are extremely helpful here.Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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And having people feel empowered to take control of their mental health is incredibly important to me.Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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This demonstrates how incredibly customer adoption is accelerating.Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The trailer below shows Daryl and Carol back on the trail in new locations, meeting new groups including people dancing around some burning effigy not looking terribly sane.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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Calla is trying her damned best not to sound angry.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
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Keith has turned Danni down too many times and can feel the tension from her.Emma Soren, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Gift cards, too, are simply cash by another name, only restricted to specific stores.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Most folks think of LED masks as red light only, but both have benefits for your skin, so having a two-in-one device truly makes the most of your buck.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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This magic dress is technically loungewear, but its silhouette-hugging fit is so flattering that most people incorporate it into their daily wardrobe, including quite a few of our editors.Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Eminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eminently. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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