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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2
as in famous
widely known
prominent figures in the history of sports
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Recent Examples of prominent
Pro-colonialist sentiment is surging among some prominent figures inside the White House and the broader MAGA political movement.
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
The film features behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most prominent up-and-coming indie-rock and punk bands of the 90s.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Tharo Khun is program manager for the Center of Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL) and a prominent labor advocate with more than a decade of experience in labor rights.
—Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Both companies — alongside prominent Chinese startups, including DeepSeek — are rapidly upgrading their models to compete with OpenAI and other US rivals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
The film features behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most prominent up-and-coming indie-rock and punk bands of the 90s.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Tharo Khun is program manager for the Center of Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL) and a prominent labor advocate with more than a decade of experience in labor rights.
—Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Both companies — alongside prominent Chinese startups, including DeepSeek — are rapidly upgrading their models to compete with OpenAI and other US rivals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, some famous fathers have doubled that average age, becoming dads past the age of 65.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, Lawrence needs a commanding postseason display to turn that around.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche solidified their lead atop the Central Division on Sunday, emphatically, building a commanding lead and giving Minnesota Wild fans precious little to cheer about.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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And now, that famed sandwich’s integrity is being scrutinized.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The famed director and his wife formed a connection with Nanon Williams after watching a production of Lyrics From Lockdown — inspired by his story of incarceration — in Los Angeles in 2016, according to NBC News.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hudson’s performance kicks into a surprising dramatic gear, the actress’s playful Milwaukee accent settling into a relatively somber key, grappling with dreams dashed.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An annual classic car show and the celebrated horse racing week in nearby Iffezheim completed the scene.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rourke’s performance in the Darren Aronofsky film is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic and celebrated comebacks in modern film history.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What’s remarkable is the Leafs have done it without Tanev, their best penalty killer, for most of the season and without another top penalty killer, Brandon Carlo, for the better part of the last two months.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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North Carolina is renowned for its music, creativity, and breathtaking mountain views, but its large-scale artworks offer another compelling reason to visit the state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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While ski resorts can be found all over the continent, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Norway are particularly renowned for their ski-friendly climates, terrain, and infrastructure.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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