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
The 28-year-old rose to prominence as the face of the Gaza story for millions while Israel has blocked international media outlets from accessing the territory.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
In today's dynamic work environment, terms like inclusion and allyship are rightly gaining prominence.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
For more, read Bloomberg Economics’ full Week Ahead for Asia
The UK will take prominence again with some key data reports.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Leading the effort for the Greater Sacramento NAACP were Williams and Pryor, who rose to prominence during the pandemic.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
In today's dynamic work environment, terms like inclusion and allyship are rightly gaining prominence.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
For more, read Bloomberg Economics’ full Week Ahead for Asia
The UK will take prominence again with some key data reports.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Leading the effort for the Greater Sacramento NAACP were Williams and Pryor, who rose to prominence during the pandemic.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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The wild west of Ireland reveals sea cliffs like Slieve League, hushed peat bogs, and winding roads threading through Connemara’s granite hills and glassy lakes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Mets’ de facto ace, David Peterson, was on the mound.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Tigers start a 4-game series at 7:40 tonight at the Minnesota Twins, with Tarik Skubal on the mound.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to courses in communication studies, students are schooled in the evolving business models of the creative industries, and dive into allyship and advocacy through sound studies and the school’s eminence in audiology.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Each year that Xi fails to identify and groom a successor will increase the possibility of more chaotic paths for the party and for China, such as the elevation of a weak successor who falls victim to a power struggle.—
TYLER JOST,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Aug. 2025
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The glider crashed at an elevation of about 7,000 feet, firefighters said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the novel unfolds, Carson follows Lexa’s life at the foot of the mountain, as she is caught between loyalties to her family and to her betrothed, while the spectre of violence creeps closer by the day.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
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In her later years, even though she was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Junko continued to challenge the mountains throughout her life.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Acknowledging how unpopular that decision may prove to be, some moderate Republicans are already pushing for a bipartisan deal to avoid the cliff.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Through a gate, past an old bathhouse — once one of Hungary’s first concrete structures — a narrow alley leads to an unmarked doorway in the cliff.—
Jennifer Walker,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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