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
In the preseason, my colleague Ralph Russo wrote a Franklin story that included a chart with the records of many prominent coaches against Top 5, Top 10 and Top 25 teams.
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In this new series, Reagan takes a position with the Boston Police Department and is paired with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to the new members joining the Studio Tenn cast, a prominent company member has announced his departure.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
That August, a reporter for El Faro, a prominent investigative news outlet, was chasing an exclusive story to expose the gang pact.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In this new series, Reagan takes a position with the Boston Police Department and is paired with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to the new members joining the Studio Tenn cast, a prominent company member has announced his departure.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
That August, a reporter for El Faro, a prominent investigative news outlet, was chasing an exclusive story to expose the gang pact.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
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There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The last two words, something Redick said the Lakers needed to be in after the team lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves during last year’s playoffs, has been the most noticeable priority shift in the earliest days of training camp.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fazit Beauty — made famous when Swift wore the company's glitter freckles to a Chiefs game — has $15 showgirl looks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, Markey easily won reelection over Joe Kennedy, who was finishing up eight years in the House and sports one of the two most famous names in American politics, along with the Bushes, in the Democratic primary.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Reeves became Estragon, the more simplistic and long-suffering of the duo, while Winter tackled Vladimir, the more commanding and verbose character.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the late 90s, Jungen has forged a name for himself internationally through his commanding sculptural practice.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jilly Cooper, the famed and hugely prolific British author best known for her hugely popular steamy romance novels, has died.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Starks’ dream is to someday visit the Warren Occult Museum in Connecticut, which is closed to the public, but open to guests who book overnight stays at the home of late, famed ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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During the past decade, Tranter has established himself as one of the music industry’s most reliable hitmakers, thanks to his clever, boisterous lyricism and dramatic, over-the-top choruses and hooks.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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While an Oscar nomination for Jay Kelly would mark Sandler's first, the actor, known more for his comedic roles, previously flexed some of his dramatic chops in films like Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Reign Over Me (2007) and Uncut Gems (2019).—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The park in Hodgenville that honors the celebrated president's birthplace closed, according to the National Park Service's website, and Mammoth Cave was also affected by the shutdown.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being one of the most celebrated figures in country music history — with more than 100 million records sold and 49 studio albums — Parton is widely recognized for her philanthropic contributions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even more remarkable about the Jesko is its aerodynamics, which in the limited production Jesko Attack model produce more than 3,000 pounds of downforce.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gala Screenings The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is renowned for spotlighting major award contenders, screening a multitude of studio and streamer films prior to their wider release.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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