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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Spots in Utah, North Carolina, and Tennessee similarly “had a lot of prominent growth throughout the postpandemic era,” says Anthony Smith, a senior economist at Realtor.com.
From Barron's
Blue Owl has played a prominent role in financing data-center buildouts, offering more flexible terms and faster execution than traditional banks.
From MarketWatch
Gonzalo Himiob, a prominent human rights lawyer and director of Penal Forum, which provides free legal counsel to political prisoners, called the amnesty an important first step, “but it’s not the final step.”
The most prominent opposition figure outside Iran is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the deposed shah, who has put himself forward as a future leader.
"Our players do not seek favours, they seek a fair field," said one prominent agent.
From BBC
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