prominence
gb/pɹˈɑmənəns/ us/pɹˈɑmənəns/
B2
Engelska
elismertség, tekintély, hangsúly, kiemelt szerep, kiemeltség, kiemelkedés
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
elismertség
B2
tekintély
B2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse prominence (importance/fame) with promise (future potential).
Betydelse
fame and high public importance
Ordkombinationer
rise to prominence
|achieve prominence
|national prominence
|international prominence
|public prominence
|political prominence
|a figure of prominence
|gain prominence
|attain prominence
|shoot to prominence
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
obscurity (Not known or noticed by the public.)
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insignificance (Not important or influential.)
Teman
society
|media
|work
Definition
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
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Prominence here is about relative importance/attention, not physical size.
Betydelse
importance or attention given to something
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
marginality (Being at the edge or of minor importance.)
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downplaying (Actively making something seem less important.)
Teman
education
|media
|business
Definition
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
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Do not use prominence to mean “popular” in casual speech; it is more formal and often about visibility or importance.
Betydelse
noticeable visual or spatial standing out
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
subtlety (Designed not to stand out.)
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inconspicuousness (Hard to notice.)
Teman
design
|media
|technology
Definition
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
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
A small prominence sticks out from the wall.
Egy kis kiemelkedés áll ki a falból.
Vanligt misstag:
This sense is more technical (e.g., anatomy, geology) and is less common in everyday conversation.
Betydelse
a part that sticks out
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
indentation (A hollowed or sunken area.)
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depression (A low area rather than a raised one.)
Teman
health
|science
Definition
a part that sticks out
A raised or projecting part or feature on a surface or body.
Grammatik
Grundform
prominence
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑmənəns/
US/pɹˈɑmənəns/
Stavelser och betoning
prom - in - ence (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (prom)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: prominence
- Plural: prominence, prominences
Ordfamilj
Forms
prominences
noun
Core family
prominent
adjective B2
prominently
adverb B1
Uttryck
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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- The book brought the writer to prominence.
come to prominence
1/kˈʌm tə pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
become widely noticed
to become well known
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- Remote work has gained prominence across many industries.
- The brand gained prominence through social media.
- Her name gained prominence after the award.
Exempel för inlärare
- This idea is gaining prominence.
give [something] prominence
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmθɪŋ pɹˈɑmənəns/
fixed phrase
highlight; make more noticeable
to make something stand out
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- She shot to prominence after the contest.