1. the state of being important, famous, or noticeable
2. the fact of sticking out from or above a surface
3. a thing that juts out from something else

Examples

• The actor rose to prominence after his award-winning performance.
• The scandal brought unwanted prominence to the company.
• She achieved prominence in the field of medical research.
• The rocky prominence offered a perfect view of the valley below.
• The prominence of his cheekbones gave his face a distinctive look.
• The mountain’s prominence made it visible from miles away.
• Her prominence in politics began with her work on education reform.