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
Shinjiro Koizumi, the telegenic political scion who has gained prominence as Ishiba’s farm minister tasked with trying to cap soaring prices, is another possible successor.
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CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Momoa rose to prominence as the vicious (and oddly tender) Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones (2011–2012), and went on to play DC's Aquaman in numerous films between 2016 and 2023.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
While gorilla trekking and leopard safaris are definitely on the bucket list, several others have risen to prominence.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Which may be hard to do given the prominence of his future home.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Momoa rose to prominence as the vicious (and oddly tender) Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones (2011–2012), and went on to play DC's Aquaman in numerous films between 2016 and 2023.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
While gorilla trekking and leopard safaris are definitely on the bucket list, several others have risen to prominence.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Which may be hard to do given the prominence of his future home.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
Noun
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Departing from its 1905 depot like a moving postcard, the train follows the Toccoa River, passing sycamores and sourwoods, rolling hills, and farms along the way.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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It is written and directed by Evans, also deaf, and features an all-deaf cast, set atop the rolling hills of the English countryside in a quaint stately home.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after scoring the Phillies’ second run in a series-clinching 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Bader saved what might have been a home run, then chest-bumped Marsh as closer Jhoan Duran smiled on the mound.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 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
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Alterman used his cultural eminence to exhort the Israeli government to hold on to the territories taken in the war.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Afternoon temperatures topped out in the 80s to mid 90s at lower elevations to the upper 60s and 70s at higher elevations.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This 15-hectare subalpine meadow is at 3,200 m elevation and adjacent to Colorado’s largest wilderness area, with minimal human impact.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As of publication time, Simpson has reached 11 mountain peaks.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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So, building here is an homage to Aspen’s past, a way of honoring the pioneers who helped transform a quiet mountain town into an international destination.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of years ago, the 52,000-plus acres now known as Mesa Verde National Park were home to the Ancestral Pueblo People, who built a series of sophisticated stone dwellings in the cliffs here.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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In this sequel to The Ice Road that trades Canadian ice flats for cliff-edge drop-offs and hairpin passes, Neeson’s grieving character Mike McCann heads to the Himalayas to scatter his brother’s ashes.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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