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
Still, even during a relative down season, Dort’s prominence in OKC’s defense remains.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Letlow rose to political prominence in 2021 after winning a seat in the 5th Congressional District.
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Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Ships and fighter planes A celebration of service and honor, the festival showcases our state's prominence in American history.
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Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nathaniel Bacon arrives in Virginia, quickly rising to political prominence.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Letlow rose to political prominence in 2021 after winning a seat in the 5th Congressional District.
—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Ships and fighter planes A celebration of service and honor, the festival showcases our state's prominence in American history.
—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nathaniel Bacon arrives in Virginia, quickly rising to political prominence.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
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Kotagiri was once a hill station from the British era, and that’s why many of its older houses feature the same heavy stone masonry.
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The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state.
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Fittingly, on Saturday, Yamamoto took the mound against the Padres and threw seven shutout innings.
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Joyce was on the verge of returning to the major leagues in late May, but he was shut down and didn’t get back on a mound for nearly a month.
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Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.
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For much of the past week, all that Colombia had been able to agree upon was the pre-eminence of Luis Diaz, who remained a whirling dervish throughout the match as his side’s outstanding player.
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The 10 counties with the lowest percentage of households with AC in the continental United States were all located in coastal areas in California and Oregon, or in the higher elevations of Colorado.
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Apiri recently expanded with an adjacent wine-tasting and events space, Ferment Artisan Lab, where oenophiles can get to know the island’s limestone-rich elevations through a taste of some of the best local producers.
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Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves.
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That caught the attention of vineyard consultant Ken Swegles, who subsequently put him to work during harvest at dozens of small sites throughout the mountains.
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Whenever someone reaches the top of the 25-meter (82-feet) cliff — often for the first time — spectators, instructors and climbers break into applause.
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Every twenty minutes cliff divers, costumed characters, and magicians put on performances and interact with diners.
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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