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
In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts acknowledged the growing prominence of transgender rights issues and the complexity of scientific debates on medical treatments for youth identifying as transgender.
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Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
Despite the Knicks’ prominence, the Nets could forge a promising future if Marks capitalizes on their assets, boosting Brooklyn’s appeal to stars.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Patches are also gaining prominence as a canvas for differentiation and personalization.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
Levi is one of a number of new appointees to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel who rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, either as critics of government policies on school closures and lockdowns, or of the mRNA vaccines.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
Despite the Knicks’ prominence, the Nets could forge a promising future if Marks capitalizes on their assets, boosting Brooklyn’s appeal to stars.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Patches are also gaining prominence as a canvas for differentiation and personalization.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
Levi is one of a number of new appointees to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel who rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, either as critics of government policies on school closures and lockdowns, or of the mRNA vaccines.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Just as runners map their route to avoid unnecessary hills or dangerous intersections, project leaders must anticipate obstacles and plan alternative pathways.—
Sarah Edwards,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But, with Trevino on the mound, someone had to go behind the plate and the only one left was Stephenson.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Still, Montgomery left Hendricks on the mound, and Smith hit a hard ground ball through the middle, driving in a run.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Thanks to courses in communication studies, students are schooled in the evolving business models of the creative industries, and dive into allyship and advocacy through sound studies and the school’s eminence in audiology.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants.—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Butler had been a Panther himself, and had resented Pratt’s elevation as Los Angeles leader.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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According to the zoo, the wild rodent had hitched a ride near Minturn, Colo. — a small town in the mountains outside of Aspen that is about 100 miles from Denver.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Hours later, a woman died in a fall from the cliff in a separate incident, sheriff’s officials told news outlets.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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Taken in Madagascar at the end of the dry season, the courageous lemur risks a harrowing jump from a towering cliff to another -- carrying her baby along for the ride.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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