prominent
adjective
prom·i·nent
ˈprä-mə-nənt 
ˈpräm-nənt
1
: standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
2
a
: readily noticeable : conspicuous
b
: widely and popularly known : leading
prominently
adverb
Examples of prominent in a Sentence
… and a small precise mouth he kept pursed over teeth a shade too prominent and yellow.
—
John Updike, The Afterlife, 1994
When the easy way out seemed to be for a number of prominent men to support a petition to get Davis a pardon, which, if granted, would get the President and others off the hook, Davis was determined to let them hang there.
—Robert Penn Warren, Jefferson Davis Gets His Citizenship Back, 1980
His eyes, which tended to bulge when he was exercised, were not quite prominent.
—E. L. Doctorow, Ragtime, 1974
I don't mind his calling me raw. He is reckoned raw himself and at the same time perhaps the most prominent of the younger poets here.
—Robert Frost, letter, c. 16 June 1913
He quickly became prominent in the music industry.
He placed the award in a prominent position on his desk.
He has a prominent nose.
the most prominent peak in the mountain range
John Updike, The Afterlife, 1994
When the easy way out seemed to be for a number of prominent men to support a petition to get Davis a pardon, which, if granted, would get the President and others off the hook, Davis was determined to let them hang there.
—Robert Penn Warren, Jefferson Davis Gets His Citizenship Back, 1980
His eyes, which tended to bulge when he was exercised, were not quite prominent.
—E. L. Doctorow, Ragtime, 1974
I don't mind his calling me raw. He is reckoned raw himself and at the same time perhaps the most prominent of the younger poets here.
—Robert Frost, letter, c. 16 June 1913
He quickly became prominent in the music industry.
He placed the award in a prominent position on his desk.
He has a prominent nose.
the most prominent peak in the mountain range
Recent Examples on the Web
Julie Mehretu, one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the world.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The recent endorsement of Sliwa by prominent Jewish leader Dov Hikind has only solidified their certainty that the Orthodox voting bloc will put him over the top.
—Ken Frydman, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley—one of the more prominent players set to become an NBA free agent Monday with the free-agency negotiating window starting at 6 p.m. ET—is under federal investigation for potential gambling on NBA games and pro bets, ESPN reported on Sunday.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Bringing it out of the shadows and into a more prominent location can help preserve a bit of family history, and that’s something that’s always worth passing down.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The recent endorsement of Sliwa by prominent Jewish leader Dov Hikind has only solidified their certainty that the Orthodox voting bloc will put him over the top.
—Ken Frydman, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley—one of the more prominent players set to become an NBA free agent Monday with the free-agency negotiating window starting at 6 p.m. ET—is under federal investigation for potential gambling on NBA games and pro bets, ESPN reported on Sunday.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Bringing it out of the shadows and into a more prominent location can help preserve a bit of family history, and that’s something that’s always worth passing down.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for prominent
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prominent. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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prominent
adjective
prom·i·nent
ˈpräm(-ə)-nənt
1
: sticking out beyond a surface or line
2
: easily noticeable
the prominent sound was the drumbeat
3
: distinguished, eminent
our most prominent citizens
prominently
adverb
Medical Definition
prominent
adjective
prom·i·nent
ˈpräm-(ə-)nənt
: standing out or projecting beyond a surface
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