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
Her work has driven widespread public engagement, elevated the topic to national prominence, and drawn significant media attention.
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Anna Mutavati, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The World Liberty stablecoins have enjoyed prominence thanks to prominent partnerships and their availability on large exchanges like Binance and Kraken.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Chora Jonas, a Hollywood star who rose to prominence with roles in Bollywood features at the start of her career as an actress, paid tribute to Bhosle shortly after news broke of her death.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The Damore case raised Dhillon’s prominence on the right.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Anna Mutavati, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The World Liberty stablecoins have enjoyed prominence thanks to prominent partnerships and their availability on large exchanges like Binance and Kraken.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Chora Jonas, a Hollywood star who rose to prominence with roles in Bollywood features at the start of her career as an actress, paid tribute to Bhosle shortly after news broke of her death.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The Damore case raised Dhillon’s prominence on the right.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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However, veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom will take the hill for the Rangers.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Atlantic Shores Riding Stables can take you on a ride over hills above the Atlantic Ocean and down to the beach for an hour – or more, if your glutes can handle it.—
Hollie Clemence,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the lights dimmed at Citi Field, Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen as called for by manager Carlos Mendoza, but Brazobán simultaneously walked from the dugout back to the mound.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Fernando Mendoza took the mound at loanDepot park in a Marlins jersey.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But in discharging this function, poets are in danger of slighting another imperative, namely, to redress poetry as poetry, to set it up as its own category, an eminence established and a pressure exercised by distinctly linguistic means.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Many pop stars mellow into stately eminence in middle age, as Madonna (temporarily) did in her late 30s with 1998’s Ray of Light.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The drawings contained in the design plans show the front elevation, top and projection of the president's desk in the Oval Office.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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At roughly 12,400 feet elevation, surrounded by steep terrain, loose rock and snow, there was no safe way up or down.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are high-mountain hikes aplenty, and the team can help set up trips to religious events (if the times align) and visits to traditional nomad families to learn more about the local culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, while watching the rugged coastline dip in and out of fjords and spiky mountains tumble down into the sea, magicians and musicals were far from my mind.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here's how Congress might fix Social Security Social Security is hurtling toward a fiscal cliff.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the footage continues, Muirhead glides over cliffs and homes, laptop in hand, appearing to continue his work mid-flight.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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