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

Synonyms of prominence

• hill
• mound
• eminence
• elevation
• mountain
• cliff

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Popular with his players because of his outsize personality, Ryan rose to prominence during 10 seasons as an assistant with the Baltimore Ravens, including a four-year stint as defensive coordinator. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

But this year’s extensive expansion of the Hub, and the prominence of AI, represents the latest example of Hollywood’s growing tolerance for the technology in how films are produced, sold and distributed — all tenets of AFM. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

China has long wanted global investors' money to bolster the prominence of its domestic stock market. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026

Brand, who had pleaded not guilty to all charges, suggested the claims were part of a coordinated attack on his character due to his prominence as an online wellness influencer and political commentator. — Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin prōminentia "state of projecting or jutting out," noun derivative of prōminent-, prōminens "projecting, standing out," from present participle of prōminēre "to project beyond a surface, stick out, stick up" — more at prominent

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for prominence

• dominance
• predominance

Kids Definition

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)