on the map

phrase

: in a position of prominence or fame
… had put the fledgling university on the map.—Lon Tinkle

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And then there are Cyklar’s fragrances, which are a big part of what put the brand on the map. — Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026 The film put Neon on the map in many ways, Federoff said, and also pushed the boundaries for what the industry considered a best picture nominee. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Due to an editing error, this story has been updated to correct the locations of the districts on the map and to clarify that Dave Jans is a current parks commissioner. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Punk legends Agnostic Front, Fleshtones, Sick of It All, the New York Dolls, and Lunachicks also helped put the building on the map. — Gabe Kirchheimer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the map

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“On the map.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20map. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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