salience
noun
sa·lience
ˈsā-lyən(t)s 
-lē-ən(t)s
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But traditions gain salience through time and repetition.
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Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
The difference in giving was not due to a difference in awareness or salience.
—Claire White, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Migration was a major driver of the Brexit vote, but the number of non-EU arrivals surged after Britain left, reducing the salience of EU migration, and trade barriers have hurt the British economy.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The salience network, which responds to external stimuli.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
The difference in giving was not due to a difference in awareness or salience.
—Claire White, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Migration was a major driver of the Brexit vote, but the number of non-EU arrivals surged after Britain left, reducing the salience of EU migration, and trade barriers have hurt the British economy.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The salience network, which responds to external stimuli.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for salience
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“Salience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salience. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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