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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Their Southwestern-style ranch on Old Sunset Trail sits on a hill in a gated community with views of the Rocky Mountains.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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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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For portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast, southern, and western West Virginia, the NWS said between 3 and 5 inches was possible at lower elevations, while higher terrain could see between 4 and 7.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The two-lift operation, with 1,150 skiable acres and a summit elevation of 7,177 feet, lies about 140 miles north of Pomerelle.—
Elaine Glusac,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The two-hour journey cost $70 and was seamless, offering stunning coastal and mountain views along the famous Ruta de Flores.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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But even with the possibility of less-than-perfect powder conditions, a trip to Lake Tahoe’s aquamarine waters and rolling mountain ranges, grim Old West histories, and peppy post-Covid population boom is a very good idea this time of year.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The cliff faces in the video are not tree stumps.—
Kate S. Petersen,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Shots of the island’s raw, jagged cliffs and almost acid-green vegetation are bound to mesmerize.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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