herausragend in English:

He was an eminent scientist.

This monument was erected in honor of the eminent philosopher.

I know his as an eminent pop singer.

Can we afford to hire such an eminent lawyer?

eminently suitable

an eminent lawyer

Richard Feynman was the eminent scientist.

A doctor's reputation is made by the number of eminent men who die under his care.

Sy Bisti was actually a perfectly well-defined and eminently useful language.

Picasso is an eminent painter.

Mr Smith is an eminent violinist.

He is eminent for his great discoveries.

He is eminent both as a teacher and writer.