prominent

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Katha Pollitt, who wrote a column for the Nation, is honestly the only prominent feminist writer whose name I remember regularly seeing in the pages of newspapers and magazines.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The botched rollout drew criticism, including from prominent blogger John Gruber, who said Apple “squandered” its credibility by advertising features it couldn’t properly deliver.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The muralist thinks Chavez can remain on murals but be less prominent as long as the community agrees.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s a very prominent part of the third season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Its editors decided that contradicting the beliefs of prominent citizens was a risk they shouldn’t take.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock