prominent
Americanadjective
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standing out so as to be seen easily; particularly noticeable; conspicuous.
Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
- Antonyms:
- inconspicuous, unobtrusive
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standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting.
- Synonyms:
- protuberant, obvious
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leading, important, or well-known.
a prominent citizen.
- Synonyms:
- distinguished, renowned, famed, famous, celebrated, eminent
adjective
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jutting or projecting outwards
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standing out from its surroundings; noticeable
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widely known; eminent
Other Word Forms
- nonprominent adjective
- overprominent adjective
- prominently adverb
- prominentness noun
Etymology
Origin of prominent
First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin prōminent- (stem of prōminēns ), present participle of prominēre “to project, stand out,” equivalent to pro- pro- 1 + -minēre; imminent
Example Sentences
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It is unclear how prominent of a role Reiner’s struggles will play in any criminal proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times
Two-time All-American wide receiver and prominent Outdoors Channel host Jordan Shipley is in critical condition after an accident on his ranch in Texas, his family said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
A crowded field of prominent though little-known Democrats is competing to finish in the top two spots in the June primary.
From Los Angeles Times
The Times identified hundreds of other UCC filings with no apparent legal basis that also listed the home addresses of government officials and prominent power-brokers, effectively turning the state’s public database into a doxing tool.
From Los Angeles Times
Chevron remains the most prominent U.S. participant, with stakes in ventures including Petropiar.
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