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
There have been prominent Black, Asian, and Latino champions or contenders over the last few years.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Saturday Night Live recently mocked the actor’s prominent gap in a White Lotus–themed skit.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Paramount+ is expanding its footprint in Japan through a deal with prominent local streamer Lemino, operated by Japan’s top telco NTT Docomo.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Saturday Night Live recently mocked the actor’s prominent gap in a White Lotus–themed skit.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Paramount+ is expanding its footprint in Japan through a deal with prominent local streamer Lemino, operated by Japan’s top telco NTT Docomo.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, SpaceX private astronaut and billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman proposed launching a private mission to boost, and also perhaps repair and upgrade, the famous telescope.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On election day, early results gave Cárdenas a commanding lead over the PRI’s candidate, Carlos Salinas de Gortari.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After the first leg in Lyon had ended 2-2 last week, United took a commanding lead in Thursday’s return fixture thanks to first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe this year, in homage to Keith, mark this momentous occasion by spinning his many songs while serving up a Kentucky bourbon pie and rooting for Render Judgment to take the top prize at Louisville's famed Churchill Downs track.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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The premier event held at the famed Churchill Downs has become one of the most coveted social events of our time.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The satellite image showed the U.S. carrier that lost the plane making a dramatic turn on April 25.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their synergy and captivating performances quickly elevated them to one of NXT's most celebrated tag teams, culminating in a reign as NXT Tag Team Champions.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Many of the most celebrated anime series, including Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and One Piece, began as manga titles.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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This kind of relationship with their host tree leads to remarkable accuracy for emerging every 13 or 17 years, Dugas said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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