prominence
noun
prom·i·nence
ˈprä-mə-nən(t)s 
ˈpräm-nən(t)s
1
: something prominent : projection
a rocky prominence
2
: the quality, state, or fact of being prominent or conspicuous
3
: a mass of gas resembling a cloud that arises from the chromosphere of the sun
Synonyms
Examples of prominence in a Sentence
The company rose to prominence in the 1990s.
The publicity has given him a prominence he doesn't deserve.
Recent Examples on the Web
His journey from America's heartland to life in a volatile border town started in 2012 with his rise to prominence as a gun expert and cartel go-to guy.
—
Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Lou and Jim rose to prominence and success right as the nation took an interest in mountaineering as a death-defying sport for pros and a pastime for tourists and rich adventurers.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The Georgia native first rose to prominence in 2008 via his album Ride Through the Country, and became a forerunner of the blending of country and hip-hop that has become so popular over the past several years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Andrés rose to prominence with a string of successful restaurants in Washington, D.C., just as the celebrity chef phenomenon was taking off.
—Ashraf Khalil, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Machine learning is a particular field within artificial intelligence that has risen to prominence in recent years as the underpinning of most modern AI systems.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Not every eclipse that’s visible from Earth offers perfect views of the prominences and corona while also throwing the world into temporary night.
—Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2024
The hiring of Peterman provides the Bullfrogs a fresh start and could propel Lake Worth back to prominence.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
This requires a leadership strategy that combines exceptional top-line performance with clear and focused communication that prioritizes the needs of a company regardless of its prominence and status.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Lou and Jim rose to prominence and success right as the nation took an interest in mountaineering as a death-defying sport for pros and a pastime for tourists and rich adventurers.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
The Georgia native first rose to prominence in 2008 via his album Ride Through the Country, and became a forerunner of the blending of country and hip-hop that has become so popular over the past several years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Andrés rose to prominence with a string of successful restaurants in Washington, D.C., just as the celebrity chef phenomenon was taking off.
—Ashraf Khalil, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Machine learning is a particular field within artificial intelligence that has risen to prominence in recent years as the underpinning of most modern AI systems.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Not every eclipse that’s visible from Earth offers perfect views of the prominences and corona while also throwing the world into temporary night.
—Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2024
The hiring of Peterman provides the Bullfrogs a fresh start and could propel Lake Worth back to prominence.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
This requires a leadership strategy that combines exceptional top-line performance with clear and focused communication that prioritizes the needs of a company regardless of its prominence and status.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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prominence
noun
prom·i·nence
ˈpräm(-ə)-nən(t)s
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being prominent : distinction
a person of prominence
2
: something (as a mountain) that is prominent
3
: a mass of gas resembling a cloud that arises from the chromosphere of the sun
Medical Definition
prominence
noun
prom·i·nence
ˈpräm(-ə)-nən(t)s
: an elevation or projection on an anatomical structure (as a bone)
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