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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“Air power rarely produces friendly regime change,” said Robert A. Pape of the University of Chicago, a prominent scholar of air power.
From Los Angeles Times
A second family — a prominent Orange County one — stepped forward to open its doors to Mpoyi and form a stateside support system.
From Los Angeles Times
Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic’s founder, has assumed a prominent public role in recent months, even appearing in place of Khamenei at an annual air force ceremony.
Duer was dragged to the gaol on March 23, trailed by mobs of creditors, including members of the city’s most prominent families.
From Barron's
Duer was dragged to the gaol on March 23, trailed by mobs of creditors, including members of the city’s most prominent families.
From Barron's
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