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prominent

/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/adjective3 syllables

Prominent means: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.

Synonyms for prominent22

adjective, as in having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

outstanding, salient, spectacular, striking, conspicuous

adjective, as in conspicuous in position or importance

big, large, conspicuous

also used for prominent

extuberant, bulging, exserted, jutting, obtrusive, projecting, projectory, attention-grabbing, eye-catching, flashy, glossy, grabby, high-profile, eminent, forestanding

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What does prominent mean?2

adjective

1

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention“an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom”

2

conspicuous in position or importance“a big figure in the movement”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with prominent?2

three syllables

dominant

four syllables

predominant
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Prominent in a sentence

  • Clovis, the constantly jumping wino, has prominent quadriceps and fantastic glutes.papabear
  • Russia's history is very colorful, but the most prominent color is red.Everybody
  • Although it is a regional gathering, the brochure contains prominent names.carlosalberto
  • The prominent poet attempted to commit suicide in his study.shekitten
  • The prominent psychologist resembles my uncle in appearance.CM
  • His white house is the most prominent one on the street.unknown
  • He felt ill at ease among prominent scholars.CK
  • He occupies a prominent position in the firm.CM

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