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   prominence

   /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being important, famous, or noticeable: "she came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s" Similar famecelebrityeminencepre-eminenceimportancedistinctiongreatnessnotenotabilityprestigestaturestandingpositionrankrenownreputeillustriousnessacclaiminfluenceaccountconsequencevisibilitygood coverageclose attentionimportanceprecedenceweighta high profiletop billingnoticeability
   • 2. the fact or state of projecting from something: "radiographs showed enlargement of the right heart with prominence of the pulmonary outflow tract"
   • ▪ a thing that projects from something, such as a projecting feature of the landscape or a protuberance on a part of the body: "the steep, rocky prominence resembled a snow-capped mountain" Similar hillockhillhummockmoundoutcropspurrisetorridgepeakpinnacleelevationpromontorycliffcragheadlandheightarêtelawprotuberanceprojectionswellingbumpbulgelumptechnical:processbulla
   • ▪ a stream of incandescent gas projecting above the sun's chromosphere.

   Word Origin late 16th century (denoting something that juts out): from obsolete French, from Latin prominentia ‘jutting out’, from the verb prominere (see prominent).

   Derivatives

   • 1. prominency noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prominenceProminence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PROMINENCE is something prominent : projection. How to use prominence in a sentence.

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   prominence. (ˈprɒmɪnəns) n. 1. the state or quality of being prominent. 2. something that is prominent, such as a protuberance. 3. relative importance or consequence. 4. (Astronomy) astronomy an eruption of incandescent gas from the sun's surface that can reach an altitude of several hundred thousand kilometres.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROMINENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone or something is in a position of prominence, they are well-known and important. He came to prominence during the last World Cup. Crime prevention had to be given more prominence.

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   Prominence definition: the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.. See examples of PROMINENCE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROMINENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having great effect or influence. important It was one of the most important legal cases of the century. big This is a big match tonight - if we lose, we won't be in the playoffs. major This is a major decision so we'd better get it right. significant Did he make any significant changes to my suggestions? See more results »

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   The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent. Wiktionary. More Noun Definitions (3) Synonyms: gibbosity. excrescence. protuberance. gibbousness. swelling. hump. protrusion. jut. bulge. bump. extrusion.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › prominenceprominence | meaning of prominence in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   prominence meaning, definition, what is prominence: the fact of being important and well kno...: Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'prominence' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Definitions of 'prominence' If someone or something is in a position of prominence, they are well-known and important. [...] More. Synonyms of 'prominence' • fame, name, standing [...] • conspicuousness, weight, precedence [...] • protrusion, swelling, projection [...] More. Collocations with the word 'prominence'

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusSynonyms and antonyms of prominence in English - Cambridge...

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    prominence. noun. These are words and phrases related to prominence. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of prominence. His prominence in the music field is well known. Synonyms. eminence. distinction. importance. preeminence. fame. renown. prestige. celebrity. notability. reputation. name.

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    Find 55 different ways to say PROMINENCE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.