1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
an attorney who occupies a prominent position in the town's social hierarchy
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Relevance
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2
as in famous
widely known
prominent figures in the history of sports
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Recent Examples of prominent
All engravings are prominent, attractive and easy to read.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Notably absent from the ballot are two of Bolivia’s most prominent political figures: sitting President Luis Arce and his former mentor, Morales.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr., a pastor from Georgia, became a civil rights icon in the 1950s and 1960s and the most prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
On Roku’s second-quarter earnings call last week, Wood was asked about leveraging Roku’s prominent position in streaming to drive subscription revenue.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Notably absent from the ballot are two of Bolivia’s most prominent political figures: sitting President Luis Arce and his former mentor, Morales.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr., a pastor from Georgia, became a civil rights icon in the 1950s and 1960s and the most prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
On Roku’s second-quarter earnings call last week, Wood was asked about leveraging Roku’s prominent position in streaming to drive subscription revenue.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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However, many fear this will eventually result in noticeable price hikes for consumers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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But a noticeable upswing in Perseid activity begins during the second week of August, leading up to their peak night.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Comments poured in with fans praising the famous matriarch for her style and work ethic.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The pub dates back to the 1800s and is named after famous former area resident, the bridge and railway engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Garcia has tremendous reflexes and is a commanding presence in the box.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Barnsdall is home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles commission, Hollyhock House, with its commanding monolithic forms, geometric ornamentation, and modern take on Mayan Revival architecture.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Take a dip in its famed canals and that fine increases to €350 ($410).—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The speaker system—designed in part by Shepherd and Tom Smith, co-founder of the famed underground Cosmic Slop party in Leeds—was meant to reference the disco setups at New York’s Paradise Garage and sub-heavy sound systems of Jamaica.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
14 Aug. 2025
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Soon, attention will turn back to the pitch for what will probably be another dramatic campaign.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Much has been made of the challenge of finding the younger actors to execute some very tricky dramatic scenes, and rightly so.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to the longevity of her career, Carey makes history with her latest champion and breaks a record previously held by another one of the most celebrated female performers of the last several decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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For one of the most celebrated movies of all time, another redemption arc is on the horizon.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The hang-loose vibes inspire a menu that is relaxed and inviting, yet executed with precision and remarkable consistency.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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If this harmonious dynamic between Piastri and Norris can be maintained, that unto itself would be one of the most remarkable achievements in F1 history!—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The renowned streamer was reportedly arrested in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this month and charged with criminal trespassing and evading arrest.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Except in those special cases where earnings per share (EPS) collapsed and artificially inflated the multiple, this is the first time the P/E has reached within a whisker of 30 since what’s renowned as one of the most-unhinged times in the annals of financial markets.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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