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
Wagner gained prominence after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Best Things to Do Georgetown was founded in 1792 and came to prominence through the production of indigo and rice, at one time for half of the nation’s rice production.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
They were viewed as being important to Rome’s continued safety and prominence.
—Tom Sapsford, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
As Jokic rose to prominence in the last few years, NBA fans couldn’t believe that someone like the star center’s selection was seemingly passed over.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Best Things to Do Georgetown was founded in 1792 and came to prominence through the production of indigo and rice, at one time for half of the nation’s rice production.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
They were viewed as being important to Rome’s continued safety and prominence.
—Tom Sapsford, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
As Jokic rose to prominence in the last few years, NBA fans couldn’t believe that someone like the star center’s selection was seemingly passed over.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals Where to Stay Sam & Lola’s Surrounded by coconut and mango trees on the hill between Pehebiya Beach and Hiriketiya Bay are two A-frame pool villas.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now that Alcantara is healthy and back on the mound, he's shown that his arm is doing perfectly fine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The pavement has been dug up by the Israeli military’s D-9 bulldozers – mounds of asphalt and dirt piled up on the sides of roads, often pouring into shops and homes.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN,
28 Feb. 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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My top pick, the Fellow Aiden ($365), is a powerful machine that can account for your local elevation and has special recipes for individual coffee beans—and yet contributing reviewer Pete Cottell managed a great mug within eight minutes of unpacking the box.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the Lake Tahoe area, a winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 10 p.m. Thursday, with 6 to 12 inches of snow forecast above 7,000 feet elevation.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The countryside is dotted with impressive chateaux and is varied, with mountains, rivers and coastlines on both Atlantic and Mediterranean.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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With mountain snowpack and reservoir levels continuing to improve after recent storms, state and federal officials are promising more water to southern cities and San Joaquin Valley farms, Ian James reports.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Even Baby boomers are backing off alcohol a bit, with seltzers/sparkling up 13% and fruit juices edging up 1%, as beer drops 7%, spirits slide 12%, wine plummets 15%, and soft drinks fall off the cliff by 16%.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The value of Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency, a meme coin aptly called $TRUMP, has fallen off a cliff – and its investors have lost around $12 billion.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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