The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EMINENCE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result EMINENCE
- Cardinal taking the high ground?
- Notable eastern meat wraps gent uncovered
- Nice men struggling with European for prominence
- Height of distinction?
- Distinction from this place initially spurned by artist
- Height of barrier missing foot around pit
- Celebrity rapper with no last name these days
- Rapper detailed new intros to copyright every note
- An artist from this place not starting with distinction
- Controversial artist with little money, powerless to achieve distinction
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What does EMINENCE mean?
EMINENCE noun- Someone of high rank, reputation or social status.
- The quality or state of being eminent.
- Prominence in a particular order or accumulation; esteem.
- An elevated land area or a hill.
- A protuberance.
- A dark purple color.