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
It was intended to serve as a mocking reminder to those aspiring for social and political prominence that, at their core, all people are – just bundles of bones.
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Cryptocurrency The cryptocurrency industry has recently gained power and prominence in Washington, and both major presidential candidates took steps this fall to appeal to voters with digital currency.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Such improbability is what propelled the Club 27 myth to prominence, and subsequent deaths — especially Kurt Cobain’s passing — continue to fuel its mystique, Dunivin said.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Born on March 14, 1933, the Chicago native first rose to prominence as a trumpet player in bands for jazz music greats including Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Cryptocurrency The cryptocurrency industry has recently gained power and prominence in Washington, and both major presidential candidates took steps this fall to appeal to voters with digital currency.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Such improbability is what propelled the Club 27 myth to prominence, and subsequent deaths — especially Kurt Cobain’s passing — continue to fuel its mystique, Dunivin said.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Born on March 14, 1933, the Chicago native first rose to prominence as a trumpet player in bands for jazz music greats including Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominence
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Down the hill toward Yellow Creek, Reeder pulled out a measuring tape at the base of one particularly large Douglas fir.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Earlier in the week, the couple escorted two reporters down the hill.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The cadence of the play is clearly off, as Rizzo doesn’t charge and Cole appears to get lost in no man’s land between the pitcher’s mound and first base.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Despite facing long odds, Torres said the team is always confident when Cole takes the mound.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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But a lot of young executives also are casting weary glances at the aging eminences who’ve been occupying Hollywood’s C-suites seemingly forever.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Despite being unsure of his faith, the poor man has been saddled by the just-deceased pope with the responsibility of managing the conclave of red-robed eminences who’ll vote on a successor.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Style it with a pointed-toe, knee-high boot, and tailored maxi coat for easy outfit elevation.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their father Nicolas Catena is credited with being one of the first winemakers to plant at higher elevations in Mendoza.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, back in Mosser’s neighborhood, community members were working to fill in the road just enough so that her husband and son could safely get down off the mountain to be with her.Michelle Boudin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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One foot of snow has already hit the mountains west of Redding, California. ABC News' Marilyn Heck contributed to this report.Max Golembo, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The effect is genuinely frightening—like a locomotive going off a cliff at full speed.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zoom out: The restaurant business fell off a cliff during the pandemic but bounced back quickly.Annalise Frank, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Prominence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominence. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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