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prominent
adjective as in sticking out; conspicuous
Strongest match
Weak matches
arresting, beetling, bulging, easily seen, embossed, extended, extrusive, eye-catching, flashy, hanging out, hilly, in the foreground, jutting, marked, noticeable, obtrusive, obvious, projecting, pronounced, protruding, protrusive, protuberant, raised, relieved, remarkable, rough, rugged, salient, shooting out, signal, standing out, striking, to the fore, unmistakable
adjective as in important; famous
Strongest matches
distinguished, eminent, great, high-profile, leading, notable, noted, notorious, outstanding, popular, preeminent, renowned, respected, well-known
Weak matches
VIP, big-league, big-name, big-shot, celebrated, chief, famed, foremost, main, top, underlined, well-thought-of, world-class
Example Sentences
So, who is this increasingly prominent figure within the administration?
One of the seven defendants, Johann G, is charged with having a prominent role in the group.
"She comes from a very prominent family, and yet anybody can be affected by cancer, even people who are young, who are seemingly healthy."
The most prominent market leaders are commodities and gold, followed by bonds in the improving quadrant.
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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