prominence
Example Sentences
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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
After spells at Oddevold and Orebro he came to greater prominence at Malmo, leading them to five consecutive titles.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Araghchi’s prominence could translate into a greater role in Iran’s future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The figure stopped, and at the moment a ray of moonlight fell upon the masses of driving clouds and showed in startling prominence a dark-haired woman, dressed in the cerements of the grave.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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