prominence
noun
prom·i·nence
ˈprä-mə-nən(t)s 
ˈpräm-nən(t)s
1
: something prominent : projection
a rocky prominence
2
: the quality, state, or fact of being prominent or conspicuous
3
: a mass of gas resembling a cloud that arises from the chromosphere of the sun
Examples of prominence in a Sentence
The company rose to prominence in the 1990s.
The publicity has given him a prominence he doesn't deserve.
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If the company wants to restore the title’s prominence, putting it back on Moné, who helped elevate it during her previous reign, would make sense.
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The prominence of beef in Texas has also created a subindustry that showcases and preserves it, which is reflected in film and broader cultural storytelling about the state.
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Stankoven, a few months away from assuming a larger place of prominence in Carolina’s lineup as second-line center, took notes.
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Popular content gets prominence and longevity, while unpopular content is buried over time.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The prominence of beef in Texas has also created a subindustry that showcases and preserves it, which is reflected in film and broader cultural storytelling about the state.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Stankoven, a few months away from assuming a larger place of prominence in Carolina’s lineup as second-line center, took notes.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Popular content gets prominence and longevity, while unpopular content is buried over time.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for prominence
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prominence. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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prominence
noun
prom·i·nence
ˈpräm(-ə)-nən(t)s
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being prominent : distinction
a person of prominence
2
: something (as a mountain) that is prominent
3
: a mass of gas resembling a cloud that arises from the chromosphere of the sun
Medical Definition
prominence
noun
prom·i·nence
ˈpräm(-ə)-nən(t)s
: an elevation or projection on an anatomical structure (as a bone)
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