* Outstanding
* Exceptional
* Distinguished
* Foremost
* Leading
Here are some examples of how "pre-eminent" is used:
* "He is a pre-eminent scholar in his field." This means he's considered the best or most important scholar in his subject.
* "The company is pre-eminent in the technology sector." This means the company is the leader or most successful in that industry.
* "She is a pre-eminent athlete." This means she's the best athlete, perhaps even surpassing other athletes in her sport.
"Pre-eminent" is often used to describe someone or something that is the best of the best, making it stand out from others in a particular area.