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
Zavragin then rose to KHL prominence as a teenager after playing superbly at lower levels, emerging as one of the better young goalies in Russia.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Nigeria’s prominence reflects a broader shift in the Anglican world toward Africa, where membership has grown rapidly since the late 20th century.
—Melissa Petruzzello, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Games are much quieter now that the school has faded from national prominence, and Stewart-Lange often wonders if that will change.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Duggar family rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their show 19 Kids and Counting and its spin-off Counting On.
—Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Nigeria’s prominence reflects a broader shift in the Anglican world toward Africa, where membership has grown rapidly since the late 20th century.
—Melissa Petruzzello, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Games are much quieter now that the school has faded from national prominence, and Stewart-Lange often wonders if that will change.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Duggar family rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their show 19 Kids and Counting and its spin-off Counting On.
—Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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The agricultural region in the hills of northeast Oceanside has long been known for its commercial production of flowers, tomatoes, avocadoes, citrus and other crops.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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City of Steamboat Springs But the impact of Howelsen Hill goes beyond Olympians; Bannister said the hill is still the heart of the mountain community.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nola said he was unfazed by taking the mound with a huge lead.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The duel on the mound was so-so.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many pop stars mellow into stately eminence in middle age, as Madonna (temporarily) did in her late 30s with 1998’s Ray of Light.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s drawn sharp attacks from Conyears-Ervin’s opponents, given the special interest group’s eminence as a leading target of the political left following the 2023 Gaza war.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Honest conversations with a ‘collision communicator’ While Coen attributes a lot of Lloyd’s breakout success to his work ethic and tenacity, the Jaguars’ head coach also believes the elevation of the linebacker’s skill set came out of in-depth discussions last offseason.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is the cloud forest, yes, but its elevation is actually lower, so those whose adjustment in the city was sketchy tend to find relief.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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While the deception operation was ongoing, the agency used its capabilities to track the crew member in a mountain crevice, the official said.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Granville’s exploits included skiing over the Carpathian mountains during the war to deliver microfilms with cyanide sewed into her skirts and a hunting knife tucked into her trousers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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But his landscape paintings of the stony canyons and craggy cliffs that define this part of the country seem to be everywhere these days.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s a couple of reasons why AI earnings may soon reach a cliff and end up in a market correction.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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