prominences

noun

Definition of prominencesnext
plural of prominence
as in hills
an area of high ground a rocky prominence that commands a stunning view of the surrounding area

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  1. cliffs
  2. elevations
  3. mountains
Noun
  • Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Mesa Verde National Park – Colorado Besides the dramatic sandstone cliffs, Mesa Verde National Park is famous for its Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings, which are some of the oldest and most impressive architecture in the country.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of cliffs
Noun
  • In higher elevations bordering the metro area, snow, hail and sleet occur slightly more frequently.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Weather Channel reported that blizzard warnings have been posted for Erie, Pennsylvania, and higher elevations in the middle Appalachians.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevations
Noun
  • The mountains of paperwork, according to the department, impacted agencies' ability to make any real progress on the Real ID rollout.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This is a hallmark of Malibu fires, where the Santa Ana wind push flames over the mountains and hillside and down to the beach.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of mountains
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