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prominence

[prom-uh-nuhns] / ˈprɒm ə nəns /
NOUN
something that sticks out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eminence height
STRONG
bulge bump cliff conspicuousness crag crest elevation headland jutting mound pinnacle projection promontory protrusion protuberance rise spur swelling tor
WEAK
conspicuity high point markedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unimportance
STRONG
bottom depression nadir
WEAK
obscurity
NOUN
distinction, outstandingness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celebrity eminence fame greatness importance prestige renown reputation standing
STRONG
illustriousness influence kudos name notability precedence preeminence rank salience specialness weight
WEAK
top billing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificance unimportance
STRONG
inferiority
WEAK
depression obscurity

Example Sentences

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Born Kiari Cephus, Offset gained prominence as a member of rap trio Migos along with fellow Georgia rappers Quavo and Takeoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

When he shot into prominence in 2024, Magyar had no party apparatus behind him.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"The lateral view of the soldier's frontal prominence and elongated head resembles the head of a sperm whale, and in both organisms, the mandibles are eclipsed by the head," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Are we seeing Manchester reclaim its prominence as the UK's musical hotspot?

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The family’s prominence had led to Joseph’s appointment to the lucrative post as collector of customs.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis