1. the state of being important, famous, or noticeable
2. things that stick out or project from a surface
3. large bright features extending outward from the sun’s surface
Usage: astronomy

Examples

• The actor achieved great prominences in Hollywood during the 1990s.
• Several politicians rose to national prominences after the debate.
• The rocky prominences jutted out from the cliff face.
• Geologists studied the unusual prominences on the mountain ridge.
• Solar prominences can be observed during a total eclipse.
• The telescope captured images of massive prominences erupting from the sun.
• Her academic prominences made her a sought-after speaker at conferences.