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
At the center of the case are deepening rifts between state leaders in Louisiana, which is heavily Republican, and Democrats who control the state’s most prominent city.
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Safiyah Riddle,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
But tea wasn't the only hot beverage with a prominent role in America's fight for independence.
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James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
His prominent film projects include 2008's Frost/Nixon and the 2017 and 2021 versions of Justice League, the latter of which remains his most recent onscreen credit.
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Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Fars News Agency / AFP via Getty Images Khamenei will be buried Thursday in his hometown, Mashhad, which is also the site of the most prominent Shiite religious shrine in Iran.
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Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
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Safiyah Riddle,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
But tea wasn't the only hot beverage with a prominent role in America's fight for independence.
—
James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
His prominent film projects include 2008's Frost/Nixon and the 2017 and 2021 versions of Justice League, the latter of which remains his most recent onscreen credit.
—
Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Fars News Agency / AFP via Getty Images Khamenei will be buried Thursday in his hometown, Mashhad, which is also the site of the most prominent Shiite religious shrine in Iran.
—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
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North America was the main surprise, while Africa also contributed a noticeable share of the increase from a much smaller base.
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Frustingly for Croatia, Matanović’s tiny touch was barely noticeable with the naked eye.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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And beyond all the light and magic of their goals, this was just a very commanding team performance.
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The venue falls within the NYPD's Patrol Borough Manhattan South, whose commanding officer was reassigned last week amid an internal affairs corruption probe.
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The billionaire pop titan and the NFL star, both 36, kicked off their wedding festivities Thursday afternoon with a rehearsal dinner at the famed sports arena.
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Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs.
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After so many dramatic and 11th-hour wins in the Round of 32, the World Cup's Round of 16 has much to live up to.
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Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.
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The Côtes de Provence is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, producing around 90% of its output in rosé.
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Jackson once again claims more R&B hits in America than any other artist, and one of his most celebrated singles even manages to hit a new peak decades after its release.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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These creative calculations suggest a grand total of about 20 million species of insects, many of them with behaviors and physical adaptations and remarkable lives scientists today can only dream of discovering.
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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