Also, prominency. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.

something that is prominent; a projection or protuberance

a prominence high over a ravine.

Also called solar prominence. Astronomy . an eruption of a flamelike tongue of relatively cool, high-density gas from the solar chromosphere into the corona where it can be seen during a solar eclipse or by observing strong spectral lines in its emission spectrum.

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distinction , eminency , fame , glory , illustriousness , luster , mark , notability , note , preeminence , prestige , prominence , renown