as in outstanding
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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
In the meantime, there are salient economic issues that need better understanding.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
However, the most politically salient of the programming missions of public television has always been children's educational television, which Sesame Street has always exemplified.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Join 53 others in the comments View Comments A salient example can be drawn from very recent history: When lumber prices skyrocketed amidst a pandemic home-buying boom.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
But showing why this has been such a salient issue for Trump's campaign, not only did almost 8-in-10 Republicans support mass deportation, 53% of Republicans strongly support it.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
However, the most politically salient of the programming missions of public television has always been children's educational television, which Sesame Street has always exemplified.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Join 53 others in the comments View Comments A salient example can be drawn from very recent history: When lumber prices skyrocketed amidst a pandemic home-buying boom.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
But showing why this has been such a salient issue for Trump's campaign, not only did almost 8-in-10 Republicans support mass deportation, 53% of Republicans strongly support it.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salient
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That show earned her Emmy noms for lead actress in a drama series and outstanding writing for a drama series — in addition to BAFTA and Peabody wins.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Luckily, there are many outstanding options to choose from.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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But this year the 54-year-old stepped into what’s arguably the most challenging, complex, and coveted role in American musical theater, Mama Rose, in the equally as important midcentury Broadway musical Gypsy.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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Comments Emily Bett Rickards knew very little about professional wrestling before signing on to play one of its most important female trailblazers, Mildred Burke, in the biopic Queen of the Ring.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Losing Miller — both as a goal scorer and as a setup man — has blown a major hole in Vancouver’s attack, and in its centre depth.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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If enacted, the federal government directly buying up crypto assets would be a first, signaling a major shift in fiscal strategy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Curio’s approach to waste fuel recycling was supported by Per Peterson, distinguished professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, who shared his thoughts with me in both emails and an interview.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Salient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salient. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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