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Synonyms & Antonyms of prominent
1
likely to attract attention
- an attorney who occupies a prominent position in the town's social hierarchy
Synonyms for 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
- highfalutin
- (also hifalutin),
- ostentatious,
- pretentious
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Antonyms for prominent
2
widely known
- prominent figures in the history of sports
Synonyms for prominent
- big-name,
- celebrated,
- famed,
- famous,
- noted,
- notorious,
- renowned,
- star,
- visible,
- well-known
Words Related to prominent
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The first known use of prominent was in the 15th century
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