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
But some current and former board members, as well as prominent Jewish community leaders, say Trump's terminations will threaten the institution's ability to carry out that mission.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Farage’s status as Trump’s most prominent U.K. supporter could also have a downside, since polls suggest the US.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
That newer version, passed last year, still leaves significant stretches of Miami Beach’s Atlantic shoreline, including some of its most prominent hotels of the 1940s and 1950s, vulnerable to demolition without city interference.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
One of New York’s most prominent gallerists is hoping for a masterpiece of a deal in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Farage’s status as Trump’s most prominent U.K. supporter could also have a downside, since polls suggest the US.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
That newer version, passed last year, still leaves significant stretches of Miami Beach’s Atlantic shoreline, including some of its most prominent hotels of the 1940s and 1950s, vulnerable to demolition without city interference.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
One of New York’s most prominent gallerists is hoping for a masterpiece of a deal in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Like years prior, the draft is set to be a huge event with fans from all across the US traveling to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to watch names being read out by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and others, with the event being held outside the famous Lambeau Field, home of the Packers.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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Just a few days ago, the Golden State Warriors held a commanding 3-1 lead in a first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The Golden State Warriors travel to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, with the Warriors holding a commanding 3-1 lead and the Rockets looking to extend the series.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Maybe this year, in homage to Keith, mark this momentous occasion by spinning his many songs while serving up a Kentucky bourbon pie and rooting for Render Judgment to take the top prize at Louisville's famed Churchill Downs track.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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The premier event held at the famed Churchill Downs has become one of the most coveted social events of our time.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tuesday marks Day 11 of the NHL playoffs, and thanks to the Ottawa Senators’ dramatic overtime win in Game 4 on the weekend, all 16 teams are still alive.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Caliente came to public prominence after competing on season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and quickly became one of the show’s most celebrated queens.—
Manila Luzon,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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The castle, located on the shore of Lough Corrib, has hosted royalty and celebrities for years, earning a reputation as one of Ireland's most iconic and celebrated landmarks.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of course, Perino had the remarkable experience of having a president of the United States serve as one of her unofficial mentors.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The benefits of Powertec’s home and commercial equipment quickly became evident, attracting the attention of globally renowned bodybuilders grappling with the same challenges.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Puerto Rican painter and philanthropist Tony Bechara, who as board chair of El Museo del Barrio oversaw the New York institution’s transformation from a local concern to an internationally renowned repository of Latinx and Latin American Art, died in New York on April 23, his birthday.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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