Also visible during a total solar eclipse are colorful lights from the Sun's chromosphere and solar prominences shooting out through the Sun's atmosphere.
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Prominences
Synonyms for "prominences" (208 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Strong matches (62)
distinctnesseclatelevationembossmenteminenceemphasisesteemevidenceevidentnessexaltationexcellenceexcrescenceexcrescencyextrusionfameflagranceflagrancygibbositygibbousnessglory
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grandeurgreatnessgrowthhauteurheadlandheightheighthheroismhigh mightinesshigh reliefhigh visibilityhighnesshillhillockhonorhummockillustriousnessimportanceinfluenceinfluentialnesskudosloftinesslow relieflow visibilitylumpmagnanimitymajestymanifestnessmark
Verb(1 words)
draw attention
Noun(11 words)
emphasesemphasis in writingexcrescenceextrusiongibbositygibbousnessheadlandshumpimportancejutmake visible
Determiner(1 words)
its importance
Related words (104)
memorabilitymomentmountmountainnamenobilitynotabilitynotenoteworthinessnoticeabilitynotorietynotoriousnessobtrusivenessobviousnessostentationoutcropoutcroppingoutgrowthoutstandingnesspatentness
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peakpercipiperpendicular distancepinnacleplainnesspointpositionprecedencepreeminencepressureprestigepriorityprojectionpromontorypronouncednessprotrusionprotuberanceprotuberancyqualityrankreliefremarkablenessrenownreputationreputeridgerisesaliencesaliencysalientseeingsenioritysignificancespinespurstandingstaturestatusstressstrikingnessstrong reliefsublimitysupereminencesuperiorityswellingtallnesstoploftinesstortuberositytuberousnesstumefactiontumescencevisibility unlimitedvisibility zeroweightweightiness
Noun(26 words)
monsmountainmountain heightmuchnessmuscle bulgenotabilitynoticeabilityoutshiningpeak prominenceprotrusionprotuberanceprotuberancesrilievorise in visibilitysaliencesalientssignificancestandingstardomstresses
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Determiner(1 words)
more attention
Adjective(1 words)
strong emphasis
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accent, account, aggrandizing, altitude, apex.
- Sentence evidence is available for prominences, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prominences".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prominences"
Keep "prominences" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "prominences" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "prominences", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prominences" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
At the eclipse of 1868, which the astronomers, aroused by the wonderful scene of 1842, and eager to test the powers of the newly invented spectroscope, flocked to India to witness, he conceived the idea of employing the spectroscope to render the solar prominences visible when there was no eclipse.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prominences"?
Closest matches include accent, account, aggrandizing, altitude, apex.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prominences"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.