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prominent

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of prominent

1 likely to attract attention

an attorney who occupies a prominent position in the town's social hierarchy

Synonyms of prominent

arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, noticeable, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking

Words Related to prominent

detectable, discernible (also discernable), observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible

outstanding, salient

distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy

highlighted, spotlighted

flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming

flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank (or swanky), tawdry

highfalutin (also hifalutin), ostentatious, pretentious

extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular

opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought

absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting

Near Antonyms of prominent

concealed, hidden, shrouded

dim, faint, obscure

insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant

modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious

conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated

muted, restrained, subdued, subtle, toned-down, unflashy

Antonyms of prominent

inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

2 widely known

prominent figures in the history of sports

Synonyms of prominent

big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, renowned, star, visible, well-known

Words Related to prominent

fabled, fabulous, legendary

distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior

important, significant

acknowledged, recognized, respected

favorite, popular, preferred

estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable

formidable, redoubtable

Near Antonyms of prominent

insignificant, unimportant

undistinguished, unexceptional

Antonyms of prominent

anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung

Synonym Discussion of prominent

noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.

- a piano recital with no noticeable errors

remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.

- a film of remarkable intelligence and wit

prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.

- a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town

outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.

- honored for her outstanding contributions to science

conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.

- conspicuous bureaucratic waste

salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.

- the salient points of the speech

striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.

- the region's striking poverty

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