prominence

Example Sentences

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The church rose to global prominence in the 1970s and 80s, becoming known for mass weddings often held in stadiums.

From Barron's

Over the centuries, this sacred site grew in prominence, becoming one of Britain's major pilgrimage destinations for more than 300 years.

From BBC

By the age of 32 Woodhull had achieved wealth, prominence and a reputation for rule-breaking.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as tensions with Moscow eased and the substantial environmental toll wrought by the rare earth industry gained prominence, the United States gradually offshored capacity in the 1980s and 1990s.

From Barron's

“Some people, they somehow just have the ability to have the same picture of you and they’re not intimidated by it,” she says of her growing prominence.

From Los Angeles Times