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prominence
noun as in something that sticks out
noun as in distinction, outstandingness
Example Sentences
The church rose to global prominence in the 1970s and 80s, becoming known for mass weddings often held in stadiums.
Over the centuries, this sacred site grew in prominence, becoming one of Britain's major pilgrimage destinations for more than 300 years.
By the age of 32 Woodhull had achieved wealth, prominence and a reputation for rule-breaking.
But as tensions with Moscow eased and the substantial environmental toll wrought by the rare earth industry gained prominence, the United States gradually offshored capacity in the 1980s and 1990s.
“Some people, they somehow just have the ability to have the same picture of you and they’re not intimidated by it,” she says of her growing prominence.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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