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prominence

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɹɑmənəns// UK //pɹˈɒmɪnəns// promi·nence

n. the state of being famous, important, or easily noticed. You use this when someone or something stands out from the crowd.

n. the quality of being important, famous, or conspicuous; the state of standing out clearly from a background. Often used with 'gain' or 'achieve'.


SIMPLE

The scandal gave the actor sudden prominence.

CONTEXTUAL

Her new book gave her prominence in literary circles.

COMPLEX

The architect designed the tower to give the museum visual prominence against the skyline.

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From obsolete French prominence (compare proéminence), from Latin prominentia.

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