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   Prom·i·nent

   /ˈprämən(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. important; famous: "she was a prominent member of the city council" Similar importantwell knownleadingeminentpreeminentdistinguishednotablenoteworthynotedpublicoutstandingforemostof markillustriouscelebratedfamousrenownedacclaimedfamedhonoredesteemedrespectedwell thought ofinfluentialprestigiousbigtopgreatchiefmainmajor-leagueOpposite unimportantobscureunknown
   • 2. projecting from something; protuberant: "a man with big, prominent eyes like a lobster's" Similar protuberantprotrudingprojectingjuttingjutting outstanding outsticking outproudbulgingbulbousraisedelevatedrare:protrusiveprotrudentexcrescent
   • 3. situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable: "the new housing developments are prominent landmarks" Similar conspicuousnoticeableeasily seenobviousevidentdiscerniblerecognizabledistinguishableunmistakableeye-catchingpronouncedsalientstrikingoutstandingdominantpredominantobtrusiveOpposite inconspicuous

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘projecting’): from Latin prominent- ‘jutting out’, from the verb prominere. Compare with eminent.

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   adjective. us / ˈprɑm·ə·nənt / Add to word list. very noticeable, important, or famous: She plays a prominent role in the organization. If something is prominent, it sticks out from a surface or can be seen easily: She has a prominent chin / nose. prominence.

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   Prominent definition: standing out so as to be seen easily; particularly noticeable; conspicuous. See examples of PROMINENT used in a sentence.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionprominent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   English. Definition of prominent adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. prominent. adjective. /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ /ˈprɑːmɪnənt/ important or well known. a prominent politician. He played a prominent part in the campaign. She was prominent in the fashion industry.

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   Definitions of prominent. adjective. conspicuous in position or importance. “a prominent citizen” synonyms: big, large. conspicuous. obvious to the eye or mind. adjective. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. “a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book” synonyms: outstanding, salient, spectacular, striking. conspicuous.

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   Check pronunciation: prominent. Definition of prominent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROMINENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable. Her eyes are her most prominent feature. 2. standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting. 3. leading, important, or well-known. a prominent citizen. SYNONYMS 2. protruding, jutting, protuberant.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › prominentProminent - definition of prominent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Projecting outward or upward from a line or surface; protuberant: prominent eyebrows. 2. Immediately noticeable; conspicuous: a product with a prominent place in the store. See Synonyms at noticeable. 3. Widely known; eminent: a prominent poet.