éminence grise
noun
éminences grises
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pluralof éminence grise.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The pantheon of golf gods contains plenty of hard, uncompromising éminences grises.
From Golf Digest ● Jul. 12, 2018
Outrage was swift and, while tilted toward the Democrats, bipartisan, to include the éminences grises of the 9/11 commission.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 9, 2016
Dudamel’s appointment in 2009, at age 28, heralded a youth movement among orchestras, as retiring éminences grises were replaced with dynamic, often photogenic leaders.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2016
