as in outstanding
formal
standing out because of prominence or importance
the salient facts The salient features of the product are detailed in the press release.
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Recent Examples of salient
From the moment his political career began in Trump Tower 10 years ago, immigration has been his most salient issue.
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Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Below find a full recap of The Last of Us Season 1 and the most salient points to remember ahead of Season 2’s arrival this weekend.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
In recent years, Merve Emre—a professor, literary critic, and contributing writer at this magazine—has tackled a range of culturally salient topics, including motherhood, emotional intelligence, and gimmicks.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
The most important and salient point is that since 1981, there have been six market downturns of any consequence.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Below find a full recap of The Last of Us Season 1 and the most salient points to remember ahead of Season 2’s arrival this weekend.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
In recent years, Merve Emre—a professor, literary critic, and contributing writer at this magazine—has tackled a range of culturally salient topics, including motherhood, emotional intelligence, and gimmicks.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
The most important and salient point is that since 1981, there have been six market downturns of any consequence.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salient
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The Wall Street investment bank estimated that Berkshire’s T-bill position has more than doubled over the past year, adding that the $314 billion stake as of the end of March accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The release is part of the USPS's longstanding tradition of using stamps to commemorate important national events, serving as both educational tools and collectible artifacts that spotlight America's history and heritage.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The three-time major champion, lacking only the Wanamaker Trophy for his major collection, ran off three straight bogeys early on the back nine and shot 76.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Udit Mehrotra is a distinguished product leader who currently serves as Head of Product Management for Customer Experience at Amazon Canada.—
Udit Mehrotra,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Cruise will be honoured by the BFI on Monday with the awarding of a distinguished BFI Fellowship.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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“Salient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salient. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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