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
All engravings are prominent, attractive and easy to read.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Notably absent from the ballot are two of Bolivia’s most prominent political figures: sitting President Luis Arce and his former mentor, Morales.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr., a pastor from Georgia, became a civil rights icon in the 1950s and 1960s and the most prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
On Roku’s second-quarter earnings call last week, Wood was asked about leveraging Roku’s prominent position in streaming to drive subscription revenue.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Notably absent from the ballot are two of Bolivia’s most prominent political figures: sitting President Luis Arce and his former mentor, Morales.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr., a pastor from Georgia, became a civil rights icon in the 1950s and 1960s and the most prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
On Roku’s second-quarter earnings call last week, Wood was asked about leveraging Roku’s prominent position in streaming to drive subscription revenue.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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Since the pandemic, there’s been a noticeable drop in vaccination rates among kids.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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But a noticeable upswing in Perseid activity begins during the second week of August, leading up to their peak night.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pub dates back to the 1800s and is named after famous former area resident, the bridge and railway engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Comments poured in with fans praising the famous matriarch for her style and work ethic.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Trent Grisham also mashed a three-run shot off the right-field foul pole to give the Bombers what looked like a commanding 9-4 lead.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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Paxton has held a commanding polling lead for months, fueling concern among national Republicans that his nomination could give Democrats a stronger shot at flipping a longtime red seat.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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Take a dip in its famed canals and that fine increases to €350 ($410).—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For years George Webb customers have seen the famed prediction of a 12 game winning streak for the local baseball team triggering a free burger for customers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The series also touches on the controversial, dramatic weight loss of Rachel Frederickson, the winner of season 15, who dropped down to 105 pounds from 260 pounds.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Often, they’re just used as an excuse to bring back dead characters (or, in the case of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, to bring back old actors as new characters), which robs any current story of dramatic stakes.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to the longevity of her career, Carey makes history with her latest champion and breaks a record previously held by another one of the most celebrated female performers of the last several decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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For one of the most celebrated movies of all time, another redemption arc is on the horizon.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The law is a remarkable intervention into the operation of private sports businesses and reflects a bewildering failure to learn from the legal structure and operations of American sports leagues.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Windward heightens one’s senses and underscores Lockhart’s remarkable eye for color, composition, light, and shadow.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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The renowned streamer was reportedly arrested in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this month and charged with criminal trespassing and evading arrest.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The latter is the founder of World Central Kitchen, who has became renowned for delivering food to people affected by war and humanitarian crises in Ukraine and Gaza.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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