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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, 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
prominent
/ ˈprɒmɪnənt /
adjective
- jutting or projecting outwards
- standing out from its surroundings; noticeable
- widely known; eminent
Derived Forms
- ˈprominently, adverb
- ˈprominentness, noun
Other Words From
- prom·i·nent·ly adverb
- non·prom·i·nent adjective
- o·ver·prom·i·nent adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of prominent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of prominent1
Example Sentences
Cardiff back row Botham was also prominent in the latter stages last weekend and comes in for Plumtree, who drops out of the 23-man squad, while Reffell is on the bench.
The decision was also posted on X itself, where some users reacted with vitriol, with those who paid for prominent replies accusing the Guardian of "woke propaganda" and "virtue signalling".
Hegseth's pick has been welcomed by a number of prominent Republican figures, but other reactions have been more varied.
Just before Senate Bill 14 took effect in September 2023, Paxton opened an investigation into a prominent children’s hospital to probe around for “potentially illegal” activity that was happening there.
Police cars were seen parked in front of Carriage Gates - one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster - following the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
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