B2nounformalmediasociety
US/ˈprɑː.mɪ.nəns/
UK/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nəns/
the state of being well known or important, or of being easy to notice
In context
The writer rose to prominence after her first novel won a major prize.
The company gives great prominence to customer reviews on its website.
Climate change has gained prominence in political debates in recent years.
Words that go with prominence
verb + preposition
- rise to prominenceThe band rose to prominence in the late 1990s.
- give prominence toNewspapers gave prominence to the scandal.
- come into prominenceSeveral young designers came into prominence that year.
verb + noun
- gain prominenceRenewable energy has gained prominence worldwide.
adjective + noun
- national prominenceThe case brought him national prominence.
- growing prominenceThe growing prominence of social media changed advertising.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He raised to prominence in 2010.Correct: He rose to prominence in 2010.