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prominence

CEFR: C1
The state of standing out so as to be easily seen, famous, or academically recognized.

Synonyms

  • eminence
  • distinction

Common Collocations

  • rise to prominence
  • gain prominence
  • prominence in the field

Example Sentence

The issue of algorithmic bias rose to international prominence following a series of controversial hiring scandals.

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