prominence
gb/pɹˈɑmənəns/ us/pɹˈɑmənəns/
B2
Engleză
elismertség, tekintély, hangsúly, kiemelt szerep, kiemeltség, kiemelkedés
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
elismertség
B2
tekintély
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] achieves/attains [prominence] (in [field]); [someone] is a person of [prominence]
She rose to prominence after her second novel won a major prize.
Miután a második regénye rangos díjat nyert, széles körű elismertségre tett szert.
The company quickly gained prominence in the electric vehicle market.
A vállalat gyorsan meghatározó szereplővé vált az elektromosjármű-piacon.
He avoided the spotlight despite his prominence in local politics.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She gained prominence in her career.
Pályafutása során egyre nagyobb elismertségre tett szert.
He is a person of prominence in the city.
A város egyik tekintélyes, jól ismert személyisége.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse prominence (importance/fame) with promise (future potential).
Sens
fame and high public importance
Colocații
rise to prominence
|achieve prominence
|national prominence
|international prominence
|public prominence
|political prominence
|a figure of prominence
|gain prominence
|attain prominence
|shoot to prominence
Sinonime
fame (More general; can be temporary or broad.)
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renown (Emphasizes being widely admired or respected.)
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status (Focuses on social rank rather than being widely known.)
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distinction (Often suggests honor or excellence.)
Antonime
obscurity (Not known or noticed by the public.)
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insignificance (Not important or influential.)
Teme
society
|media
|work
Definiție
being famous and important
The state of being well known and important, especially in public life or a particular field.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
hangsúly
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
the prominence of [issue/topic]; give [something] prominence
The report gives prominence to customer safety concerns.
A jelentés nagy hangsúlyt fektet az ügyfelek biztonságával kapcsolatos aggályokra.
Climate change has grown in prominence in recent election campaigns.
Az éghajlatváltozás az utóbbi választási kampányokban egyre nagyobb hangsúlyt kapott.
Her role took on new prominence after the merger.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This topic has prominence in the news.
Ez a téma nagy hangsúlyt kap a hírekben.
The article gives prominence to the main idea.
A cikk nagy hangsúlyt helyez a fő gondolatra.
Greșeală frecventă:
Prominence here is about relative importance/attention, not physical size.
Sens
importance or attention given to something
Colocații
the prominence of the issue
|give prominence to
|lose prominence
|assume prominence
|a position of prominence
|increasing prominence
|prominence in the debate
|prominence in the report
|place prominence on
|bring to prominence
Sinonime
emphasis (Focuses on deliberate stress or highlighting.)
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importance (More general; not necessarily about attention received.)
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salience (More formal; often used in academic contexts.)
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centrality (Stresses being at the center of a system or discussion.)
Antonime
marginality (Being at the edge or of minor importance.)
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downplaying (Actively making something seem less important.)
Teme
education
|media
|business
Definiție
how important something is in a situation
The degree of importance, emphasis, or attention that something receives in a particular situation, discussion, or text.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
kiemeltség
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
the prominence of [logo/name/item] (on/in [place]); [item] has prominence
The headline’s prominence makes the story impossible to miss.
A címsor kiemeltsége miatt lehetetlen nem észrevenni a cikket.
They reduced the banner’s prominence so it wouldn’t distract users.
Csökkentették a banner kiemeltségét, hogy ne terelje el a felhasználók figyelmét.
The sponsor’s name must appear with equal prominence on all materials.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The title has more prominence than the text.
A cím nagyobb kiemeltséget kap, mint a szöveg.
Put the logo in a position of prominence.
Tedd a logót kiemelt helyre.
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not use prominence to mean “popular” in casual speech; it is more formal and often about visibility or importance.
Sens
noticeable visual or spatial standing out
Colocații
visual prominence
|give the logo prominence
|prominence on the page
|prominence in search results
|prominence in the layout
|reduce prominence
|greater prominence
|position of prominence
|place with prominence
|brand prominence
Sinonime
conspicuousness (More explicit about being easy to notice.)
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visibility (Focuses on how easily something can be seen.)
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salience (Often used in UX/design or academic writing.)
Antonime
subtlety (Designed not to stand out.)
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inconspicuousness (Hard to notice.)
Teme
design
|media
|technology
Definiție
how much something stands out
The quality of being easy to see or notice because of position, size, contrast, or placement.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
4
kiemelkedés
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
a bony/rocky prominence; a prominence on [surface/body part]
The doctor checked the bony prominences for signs of pressure sores.
Az orvos megvizsgálta a csontos kiemelkedéseket, hogy vannak-e rajtuk felfekvésre utaló jelek.
A rocky prominence jutted out above the trail.
Egy sziklás kiemelkedés nyúlt az ösvény fölé.
There was a small prominence on the surface of the metal.
Exemple pentru cursanți
A small prominence sticks out from the wall.
Egy kis kiemelkedés áll ki a falból.
Greșeală frecventă:
This sense is more technical (e.g., anatomy, geology) and is less common in everyday conversation.
Sens
a part that sticks out
Colocații
bony prominence
|facial prominence
|osseous prominence
|a prominence on the skull
|a rocky prominence
|a prominence on the horizon
|an anatomical prominence
|a small prominence
|a slight prominence
|a ridge and prominence
Sinonime
protrusion (More general; commonly used for anything sticking out.)
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projection (Often used in technical descriptions.)
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bump (More informal; less precise.)
Antonime
indentation (A hollowed or sunken area.)
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depression (A low area rather than a raised one.)
Teme
health
|science
Definiție
a part that sticks out
A raised or projecting part or feature on a surface or body.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
prominence
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑmənəns/
US/pɹˈɑmənəns/
Silabe și accent
prom - in - ence (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (prom)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: prominence
- Plural: prominence, prominences
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
prominences
noun
Core family
prominent
adjective B2
prominently
adverb B1
Expresii
bring [someone/something] to prominence
1/bɹˈɪŋ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ tə pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
cause to become well known
to make someone or something famous or important
Exemple
- The documentary brought the issue to prominence.
- A viral video brought her to prominence almost overnight.
- The scandal brought his past comments to prominence again.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The book brought the writer to prominence.
come to prominence
1/kˈʌm tə pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
become widely noticed
to become well known
Exemple
- Her research came to prominence during the pandemic.
- The neighborhood came to prominence as restaurants moved in.
- A new generation of activists has come to prominence.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The singer came to prominence last year.
gain prominence
1/ɡˈeɪn pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
become more important or visible
to become more important or noticeable
Exemple
- Remote work has gained prominence across many industries.
- The brand gained prominence through social media.
- Her name gained prominence after the award.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This idea is gaining prominence.
give [something] prominence
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmθɪŋ pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
highlight; make more noticeable
to make something stand out
Exemple
- The editor gave prominence to the witness’s account.
- The new layout gives the search bar more prominence.
- The policy gives prominence to prevention rather than punishment.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Give the main message prominence on the page.
rise to prominence
1/ɹˈaɪz tə pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
become famous and important
to become famous and important
Exemple
- She rose to prominence in the tech world in her thirties.
- The issue rose to prominence after the investigation.
- Several young players have risen to prominence this season.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He rose to prominence as a singer.
shoot to prominence
1/ʃˈut tə pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
become famous very quickly
to become famous very fast
Exemple
- He shot to prominence after his first film became a hit.
- The app shot to prominence during the holiday season.
- The athlete shot to prominence with a record-breaking performance.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- She shot to prominence after the contest.