as in hill
an area of high ground
a rocky prominence that commands a stunning view of the surrounding area
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Recent Examples of prominence
Despite her prominence as a ring announcer, JoJo's WWE career wasn't limited to behind-the-mic roles.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
On influencers at the DNC and RNC This tension between influencers and traditional media gained prominence when influencers had access to both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Although party representatives are meant to cede responsibility to the military brass during conflicts, their prominence could complicate the use of AI tools, especially if those technologies recommend politically risky or otherwise unacceptable operations.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
Bergey's defensive prowess helped propel the Eagles to prominence in the mid-1970s, earning him multiple Pro Bowl honors and All-Pro selections throughout the decade.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
On influencers at the DNC and RNC This tension between influencers and traditional media gained prominence when influencers had access to both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Although party representatives are meant to cede responsibility to the military brass during conflicts, their prominence could complicate the use of AI tools, especially if those technologies recommend politically risky or otherwise unacceptable operations.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
Bergey's defensive prowess helped propel the Eagles to prominence in the mid-1970s, earning him multiple Pro Bowl honors and All-Pro selections throughout the decade.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
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Wildfires are supposed to be in the hills — in the wild — not on the beach, and certainly not inside the borders of one of the biggest and best-prepared cities on the planet.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Air tankers are dropping thousands of gallons of red flame retardant in the hills around Los Angeles as firefighters attempt to limit the devastation from multiple wildfires.Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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In 1964, Veale took on an even bigger workload on the mound, pitching 279.2 innings (40 games) to a 2.74 ERA.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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More news: Pirates, Mets, Blue Jays Have Interest in Yankees' Free Agent: Report Since then, Verlander has struggled to stay on the mound — and be effective when healthy.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, Valéry’s eminence as a modernist is indisputable.Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Mufasa doesn’t offer the iconic character a story worthy of his eminence.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rice, a 2021 third-round pick by the Titans, and Wilcox, a league veteran, have also played two games with the Patriots this season as practice squad elevations.Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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The hike is easy with slight elevation changes through Compton Gardens and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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For Gonzalez, who lost her home, Altadena is a special place at the base of the mountains with a rich history that is now grappling with how to keep going.Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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This past fall, the Bridge Fire burned new patches of the mountains, with flames creeping toward the mountain town of Wrightwood and the ski slopes.Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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One possible tailwind for drug M&A: a coming patent cliff.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Although part of the Thai mainland, Railay Beach is sometimes mistaken for an island because it’s cut off from its surroundings by impenetrable karst limestone cliffs and dense mangrove forests.Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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