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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
This approach is especially prominent in areas like cancer research where genetic profiling of tumors can lead to potentially better outcomes and fewer side effects.
A decade ago, the continent’s most prominent tech companies were limited to a few examples, such as Spotify and the chip designer Arm.
Claudia Mo, known affectionately in Cantonese as Auntie Mo, used to be a prominent opposition lawmaker.
"That's what happened here. We had all sort of noticed this fishhook squiggle on the rock. It was pretty prominent because it was really, really deep."
Although details about the show are slim, Bey is expected to feature some special guests from “Cowboy Carter,” which boasts prominent voices from country music, pop and R&B.
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