Entry Word:
imminent Function: adjective
Text: 1 giving signs of immediate occurrence<a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now
>Synonyms impending, pending, threatening
Related Words approaching, coming, forthcoming, future, near, nearing, oncoming, upcoming; brewing, gathering; likely, possible, probable; inevitable, unavoidable; menacing, ominous, portentous; anticipated, awaited, expected, foreseen, predicted
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Perhaps Mr. Hamilton (co-CEO), with all of the hard work he has been doing at Noront during his two days a week at the offices, has been confused, and meant to use the word eminent.
Snug
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Entry Word: eminent Function: adjective
Text: standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement<many eminent surgeons are on the hospitalΚΌs staff
>Synonyms distinguished, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, signal, star, superior
Related Words celebrated, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable; infamous, notorious; dominant, paramount, predominant