prominence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
For now, the bigger test is whether the CJP can turn the extraordinary burst of anger that propelled it into national prominence into something that lasts.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Through her media prominence and prolific output as an author, with a dozen books to her name, Steinem dispelled the stereotype of the humorless feminist simply by living.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
Given the sport's prominence in Australia, how administrators deal with high-profile situations is heavily scrutinised, with sporting codes carrying influential voices.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
A large prominence remained visible along the Sun's left edge.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
People often take the abundance and prominence of reports on psychics and parapsychological matters to be a kind of evidence of their validity.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
![]()
Solar prominences are enormous structures of glowing plasma that extend outward from the Sun's surface and are often shaped by powerful magnetic fields.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
And for those looking closely they may have seen small loops of pink gas called prominences following the Sun's turbulent magnetic field.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Another feature that can be seen are flame-like structures called prominences on the edge of the sun, showing up in contrast to the white light of the corona.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
“Solar prominences, corona, oh my god!” he said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Violent solar storms produce brilliant flares that disrupt radio communications on Earth; and immense arching plumes of hot gas, guided by the Sun’s magnetic field, the solar prominences, which dwarf the Earth.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing prominence
Tangerine
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Harlem Renaissance"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!