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prominent

[prom-uh-nuhnt]

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adjective

standing out so as to be seen easily; particularly noticeable; conspicuous.
Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
Antonyms: inconspicuous, unobtrusive
standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting.
Synonyms: protuberant, obvious
leading, important, or well-known.
a prominent citizen.
Synonyms: distinguished, renowned, famed, famous, celebrated, eminent
Antonyms: unknown, obscure

prominent

/ ˈprɒmɪnənt /

adjective

jutting or projecting outwards
standing out from its surroundings; noticeable
widely known; eminent

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Other Word Forms

prominently adverb
nonprominent adjective
overprominent adjective
prominentness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prominent¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prominent¹

C16: from Latin prōminēre to jut out, from _pro- ¹ + ēminēre to project

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Example Sentences

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Hamas wants freedom for some of their most prominent commanders who Israelis regard as dangerous terrorists.

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