as in hills
an area of high ground
a rocky prominence that commands a stunning view of the surrounding area
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Recent Examples of prominences
One of these prominences is Crestone Peak, and the other is a sub-summit called East Crestone, which is just 418 feet away.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
Solar prominences are enormous loops of hot plasma that erupt from the sun's surface, tethered by magnetic fields.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
Solar prominences are enormous loops of hot plasma that erupt from the sun's surface, tethered by magnetic fields.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominences
Noun
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Within the eyewall, total structural failure is likely, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1982, The property features 18 rooms, seven cabins, a spa, dining porch and wine cellar on 250 acres perched on a nearly mile-high ridgeline with mist-shrouded, forever views of the rolling hills.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Boxes of white rice, cans of vegetables, chocolate chips and pasta rested at the top of one of the mounds of food.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beneath the sandstone cliffs of Diriyah, on a runway at the UNESCO World Heritage site, models strutted couture from Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, giving the recent Riyadh Fashion Week global cache.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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All these activities are enhanced by the world-class, award-winning amenities at Red Ledges, beginning with the scenic, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, which showcases winding canyons, dramatic red rock cliffs, and stunning mountain vistas.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Subfreezing temperatures as low as 30 are possible for elevations below 6,750 feet, according to the NWS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only a couple of mountains haven’t been climbed by this all-time group, but facing the winningest program in state history (Watertown) – and potentially second-seeded Sandwich (15-1-2) in the final – gives it a chance to.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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“Prominences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominences. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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