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
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However, the picture wall, which originally served as the fort’s private entrance, is one of the most prominent architectural features of the site and is partly responsible for its ‘world heritage’ listing.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
That’s why one of the race’s most prominent sponsorships—the official jersey provider—has been controversial among riders for decades.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 July 2025
However, 10 years later, Lord, by now eyeing a retirement nest egg, was close to turning the cricket ground over to property developers before prominent MCC member William Ward stepped in to save it, taking over the lease from Lord for £5,400.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
That’s why one of the race’s most prominent sponsorships—the official jersey provider—has been controversial among riders for decades.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 July 2025
However, 10 years later, Lord, by now eyeing a retirement nest egg, was close to turning the cricket ground over to property developers before prominent MCC member William Ward stepped in to save it, taking over the lease from Lord for £5,400.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 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 18 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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