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Meaning of 'prominent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Prominent [ a.]
- Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase.
- Hence; Distinctly manifest; likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous; as, a prominent feature of the face; a prominent building.
- Eminent; distinguished above others; as, a prominent character.

Meaning of 'prominent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . prominent [ s]
Meaning (1):
- conspicuous in position or importance
Example in sentence:
  • a big figure in the movement;
  • a prominent citizen;
  • big man on campus;
  • he's very large in financial circles
Meaning (2):
- having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Example in sentence:
  • a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book;
  • a spectacular rise in prices;
  • a striking resemblance between parent and child;
  • a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center;
  • an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom;
  • salient traits

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