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salient

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of salient

formal standing out because of prominence or importance

the salient facts

The salient features of the product are detailed in the press release.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of salient

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

chief, important, major, significant

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

distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy

highlighted, spotlighted

absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of salient

insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant

concealed, hidden, shrouded

dim, faint, obscure

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

Synonym Discussion of salient

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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