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
Georgescu, 62, started out his campaign with single-digit support but enjoyed a shock rise to prominence, narrowly emerging as leader in the election’s first round with 22.9% of the vote to Lasconi’s 19.2%.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The prominence of the Hollywood sign in its miniature landscape is, quite likely, not coincidental.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
After six construction workers died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Scott gained national prominence for harnessing city, state and federal resources in the recovery and rebuilding effort.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
One of Bon Jovi’s biggest hits returns to the charts in the U.K. this week, spurred back to prominence by a recent usage by another musician.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sophie Tanno, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The prominence of the Hollywood sign in its miniature landscape is, quite likely, not coincidental.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
After six construction workers died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Scott gained national prominence for harnessing city, state and federal resources in the recovery and rebuilding effort.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
One of Bon Jovi’s biggest hits returns to the charts in the U.K. this week, spurred back to prominence by a recent usage by another musician.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
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Given the lack of economic opportunities in the area at the time, Ryan left home after high school, working at a ski hill and then in construction before enrolling in a tourism program at university.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mojave Desert’s gold rush sparks a mini real estate boom Apparently there’s still gold in them hills.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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That’s because the mounds were hard and also sensitive to touch.Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Dec. 2024
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Video showed several homeowners in Erie, Pennsylvania, hand shoveling large piles of snow and using snow blowers to clear the mounds from their driveways and walkways Saturday, according to CNN affiliate WICU.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mendoza’s elevations clock in at around 3,280 feet and intense sunlight from the semi-arid climate paired with strong winds from the Andes make for a perfect storm providing optimal wine growing conditions.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The forecast suggests that higher elevations and regions typically known for a white Christmas are more likely to see snow, but the key factor for lower elevations will depend on temperatures during Christmas Eve and Day.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sitting in ancient Cumbria—the Lake District is a mighty UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing over 18 million visitors each year, home to the largest national park in England, covering over 880 square miles of terrain with towering mountains, serene lakes, and lush forests.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The mountains of the West, parts of Michigan and New York, along with interior northern New England likely have enough snow on the ground now that at least an inch of it will stick around through Christmas Day.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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For climbing, the sandstone cliffs at Long Dong soar above crashing waves.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Or rappel down 20-million-year-old cliffs in Kangaroo Point.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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