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
And yet, such prominence doesn’t seem to have led to many tangible benefits for the environment.
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Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The news stunned California, where Chavez rose to national prominence in the mid-1960s as a galvanizing force for better pay and working conditions for agricultural laborers.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The theme of celebrity privacy has only grown in prominence in recent years.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Khanna has been in Congress since 2017, representing Silicon Valley, but gained prominence last year through his work on the Epstein files.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The news stunned California, where Chavez rose to national prominence in the mid-1960s as a galvanizing force for better pay and working conditions for agricultural laborers.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The theme of celebrity privacy has only grown in prominence in recent years.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Khanna has been in Congress since 2017, representing Silicon Valley, but gained prominence last year through his work on the Epstein files.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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The surrounding Big Rock Forest Preserve is a 1,100-acre preserve containing several sandy hills that overlook the valley filled with woodlands and streams, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The other finds have been officially recognized over the course of the biodiversity survey, which explored 64 caves across 10 hills between November 2023 and July 2025, and was published in a report Monday.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara left the mound with a lead, courtesy of the bottom of Miami’s lineup stringing together hits in the second.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans stumbled off the mound in the first inning of Friday evening’s season opener at Truist Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 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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But what’s unfolding is less a story of displacement than of professional elevation.—
Kuo Zhang,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Along the way, the denim jacket has become among the most recognizable American contributions to global style, symbolizing the young nation’s elevation of workwear and casual dress.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Although the precipitation may be on the light side, very welcome rain and mountain snow will be common across the Intermountain West with multiple rounds through the week.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The area's geography of tall seaside cliffs and sharp mountain ridges can contribute to turbulent air and quick weather changes that pose hazards for aviation.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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It's been three months since a ceasefire ended bitter border fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, but signs of combat are cut deep in this 11th-century temple atop a 525-meter (1,722-foot) cliff in the Dangrek Mountain range.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The man’s home was on a small, nearby lake, surrounded by cliffs to jump from.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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