prominence

noun
UK: /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nəns/
US: /ˈprɑː.mə.nəns/

  1. The state of being easily seen or well-known.

    1. The church's prominence makes it easy to find for newcomers.
    2. Her prominence in the field of medicine led to many speaking engagements.

  2. The state of being important or having influence.

    1. His family's prominence in politics helped him get elected.
    2. The prominence of social media in modern marketing is undeniable.

  3. A part that sticks out from something.

    1. The prominence of the rock made it a good place to sit.
    2. The map showed the prominence of the mountain peaks in the region.

Synonyms

importance eminence reputation relevancy standing consequence distinction notability fame

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prominence" in English means: The state of being easily seen or well-known., The state of being important or having influence., A part that sticks out from something..

The phonetic transcription of "prominence" is /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nəns/ in British English and /ˈprɑː.mə.nəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prominence": importance, eminence, reputation, relevancy, standing, consequence, distinction, notability, fame.

Example usage of "prominence": "The church's prominence makes it easy to find for newcomers.". More examples on the page.