Meaning & use
prominence
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The state of being important, noticeable, or widely recognized.
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The scandal brought new prominence to issues of corporate accountability.
Her novel's success brought her sudden prominence in the literary world.
A note on using this word
Often used in the phrase "rise to prominence," describing someone or something becoming widely known or influential over time.
Words with a similar meaning
fameeminence
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Words with an opposite meaning
obscurity
Another way to use it
2. noun
A loop or arc of gas extending from the sun's surface into its outer atmosphere.
Astronomers photographed a massive solar prominence erupting from the sun.
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