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
Civil society observers have expressed unease about the growing prominence of Islamist politics.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In describing his central trio’s rise to prominence in the 1970s, Fischer positions Coppola as Lucas’s big-brother figure, and Lucas as Spielberg’s.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The 31-year-old native of Bayamón rose to prominence by sharing rough demos of songs and songwriting experiments on Soundcloud in the early 2010s.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Puth, who rose to prominence singing covers posted to YouTube that went viral, told Rolling Stone he was selected to sing the national anthem after submitting a demo tape to Roc Nation.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In describing his central trio’s rise to prominence in the 1970s, Fischer positions Coppola as Lucas’s big-brother figure, and Lucas as Spielberg’s.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The 31-year-old native of Bayamón rose to prominence by sharing rough demos of songs and songwriting experiments on Soundcloud in the early 2010s.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Puth, who rose to prominence singing covers posted to YouTube that went viral, told Rolling Stone he was selected to sing the national anthem after submitting a demo tape to Roc Nation.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the bottom of the hill, where there will eventually be a parking lot for visitors, Goldsworthy showed us a derelict building made from pinkish sandstone.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Royals fell in love with his competitiveness on and off the mound.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Adam has been throwing off a mound since early December and, with Padres pitchers and catchers set for their first official workout of spring on Wednesday morning, is now throwing full-go bullpen sessions.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 2025 Broncos returned to eminence.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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On an eminence at the heart of the sprawling property, the restaurant overlooks a painter’s delight of fields, woods, and distant hills, a mosaic of brown and gold on this cloudy late-fall day.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The higher elevation brings cool air, offering four seasons all with mild temperatures.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The plane crashed in a very remote part of Emerald Mountain, a mountain with hiking and biking trails just across the Yampa River from Steamboat Springs, Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mountain travel was highly discouraged, according to the weather service, with snow reducing visibility, causing major delays and prompting chain controls likely on Interstate 80 and other mountain passes.—
Michael McGough
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The striking latticework rectangles of Alila Uluwatu, an all-villa resort set high on a cliff on the Bukit Peninsula, has become an icon for contemporary Bali.—
Juliet Kinsman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead of sandy beaches, its dark volcanic cliffs drop abruptly into the sea.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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