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
Despite its prominence in China's chip space, few details are disclosed about Huawei's chipmaking efforts outside of what third-party research firms uncover.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
And now, all this time later, human beings have risen to prominence here on planet Earth, having reconstructed our cosmic history more successfully than ever before.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
With the growing prominence of data analytics and digital finance tools, financial professionals are set to continue to enhance financial literacy.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Marvin rose to prominence as a member of double Brit Award-winning group JLS, while Rochelle found fame with hit group The Saturdays.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
And now, all this time later, human beings have risen to prominence here on planet Earth, having reconstructed our cosmic history more successfully than ever before.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
With the growing prominence of data analytics and digital finance tools, financial professionals are set to continue to enhance financial literacy.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Marvin rose to prominence as a member of double Brit Award-winning group JLS, while Rochelle found fame with hit group The Saturdays.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prominence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Lorenzo Di Cola caught the moon suspended above a cloudbank above the tranquil hills near the city of L'Aquila, Italy, with the distant forms of the Rocca Calascio Castle and Santa Maria della Pietà church visible on the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the seventh inning of Game 5, with Kyle Finnegan on the mound, Seattle announced Canzone to bat for Garver.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The effigy site is one of 12 mounds in a 22-acre area.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It was started by Goodall, Desmond Tutu, and other eminences.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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So far, the response has been strikingly muted given the eminence of the signatories.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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McSweeney’s elevation appeared bizarre, but Bailey and his selection team have openly stated their belief that the Test team should contain the best six batters regardless of position.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The McKenzie Pass section of the byway closes in winter due to its high elevation and snowy conditions, typically starting in early November.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition, breezy winds in the mountains will lead to wind chill values in the teens.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Their car rolled hundreds of feet down the mountain and landed upside down in a creek.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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From the Call of the Canyon parking area in Oak Creek Canyon, hikers cross a shaggy meadow, then follow the creek into verdant forests beneath high cliffs.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Close to 600 appearances were made in a playing career that spanned 20 years, but a fall from the cliff edge was something Baker was not prepared for.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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