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
Sanders rose to prominence after helping elevate two college programs — Jackson State and then Colorado.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The algorithm might inspire new work on the classical side, according to Ewin Tang, a computer scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, who came to prominence as a teenager by creating classical algorithms that match quantum ones.
—Stephen Ornes, Wired News, 27 Apr. 2025
Thomas first came to prominence in the group Rocket From the Tombs, which, despite never recording an album, became an influential act locally in its brief tenure.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
More: Trump calls alleged Shapiro mansion arsonist 'whack job'
Shapiro has risen to prominence as an outspoken Democratic governor and supporter of Israel.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The algorithm might inspire new work on the classical side, according to Ewin Tang, a computer scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, who came to prominence as a teenager by creating classical algorithms that match quantum ones.
—Stephen Ornes, Wired News, 27 Apr. 2025
Thomas first came to prominence in the group Rocket From the Tombs, which, despite never recording an album, became an influential act locally in its brief tenure.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
More: Trump calls alleged Shapiro mansion arsonist 'whack job'
Shapiro has risen to prominence as an outspoken Democratic governor and supporter of Israel.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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This clue immediately brought to mind an image of Calvin and Hobbes in their red WAGON careening down a hill.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Shohei Ohtani isn’t expected back on the mound until at least the midway point of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Glasnow becomes the 13th Dodgers pitcher to hit the IL this season, which doesn't consider Shohei Ohtani missing time on the mound as well.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 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
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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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Bone collectors seem to prefer a particular elevation zone in their mountain home.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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Scola has been a candidate for elevation to the papacy in the past.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Later in the evening, Hield picked Curry’s brain about the pros and cons of leaning into a small lineup or going more traditional, all to counter Adams, the New Zealand mountain in their way.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Interior valleys, mountains and deserts could see wind gusts of up to 35 mph.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Linda is prepared to take matters into her own hands when Nicky orchestrates a drone attack to incapacitate her, after which Charity pushes Linda off the cliff to her death.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The fiscal cliff was first reported by New York Focus in February.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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