Translation

卓越した / 第一人者の / 抜きん出た

Meaning

Preeminent means more important, respected, or skilled than others in the same field. It is stronger and more formal than prominent. Use it when someone or something clearly stands at the top, not merely when it is noticeable.

Examples

• 彼女はその分野で卓越した研究者です。
  She is a preeminent researcher in the field.
• その大学は医学教育で最も優れた機関の一つです。
  The university is preeminent in medical education.