prominence
noun [U] /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nəns/
/ˈprɑː.mə-/ Definition
› the state of being easily seen or well known: Most of the papers give prominence to (= put in a noticeable position) the same story this morning. It's the first time that a lawyer of such prominence (= fame and importance) has been given the freedom to air his views on TV. Elton was one of the comedians who came to/rose to/gained prominence in the 1980s.VisibleApparent and obvious
(Definition of prominence noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- (as) large as life idiom
- a mile off idiom
- discernible adjective
- eye-catching adjective
- full adjective (COMPLETE)
- noticeable adjective
- out adverb, preposition (APPEAR)
- perceptible adjective
- prominent adjective (NOTICEABLE)
- show verb (NOTICEABLE)
- splash noun (SHOW)
- stand (out) in relief idiom
- stand out phrasal verb
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- stick out phrasal verb
- view noun (SIGHT)
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