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prominent
[prom-uh-nuhnt]
adjective
standing out so as to be seen easily; particularly noticeable; conspicuous.
Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
Antonyms: inconspicuous, unobtrusivestanding out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting.
Synonyms: protuberant, obviousleading, important, or well-known.
a prominent citizen.
prominent
/ ˈprɒmɪnənt /
adjective
jutting or projecting outwards
standing out from its surroundings; noticeable
widely known; eminent
Other Word Forms
- prominently adverb
- nonprominent adjective
- overprominent adjective
- prominentness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of prominent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of prominent1
Example Sentences
An international group of lawyers has strongly condemned the "illegal" detention of a prominent Burkinabe lawyer and civil society leader in a military prison for more than a year.
In another instance, she said, a prominent programmer dropped her documentary two days beforehand due to pressure from sponsors.
“The Fate of Ophelia” is getting the music video treatment, radio push and prominent placement on streaming services that is typical of a lead single.
Woody and Christopher were the namesakes of Johnson’s surviving siblings, the former a prominent Republican fundraiser and owner of the New York Jets.
Even when scoundrels are convicted, as Milton was, the prominent people who were in their orbit, if only peripherally, keep their reputations and wealth mostly intact.
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Related Words
- distinguished
- eminent
- great
- leading
- notable
- noted
- notorious
- outstanding
- popular
- preeminent
- renowned
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- well-known
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