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prominent

[prom-uh-nuhnt] / ˈprɒm ə nənt /




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Even the neuroscientist Anil Seth, one of the most prominent skeptical voices on AI consciousness, concedes there is “no knockdown argument” that consciousness requires a biological substrate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite their long influence on Hollywood, both have frequently appeared on lists of prominent Oscar nominees never to win a competitive Academy Award.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Khan, a prominent British lawyer, has been on voluntary leave to fight the allegations since May 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Pulte the grandson hasn’t donated to any prominent Fellowship candidates.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

His eye wandered to more prominent names than Murillo.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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