as in important
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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
The end of the post–Cold War era has exposed the shortcomings of this approach, which overemphasized collective self-defense commitments and neglected the deeper economic, technological, and strategic ties that are increasingly salient in modern geopolitics.
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Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Piper Sandler does not draw any comparisons, but the recent example of Turkey is salient, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pursued low interest rates against rising inflation, fired central bankers who disagreed, and appointed himself the head of a sovereign wealth fund.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
This importance of the net player was salient when watching the eventual champions, doubles specialists Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Creating incentives for stable two-parent families and disincentives for single-parent families will require some political courage, the lack of which is profoundly salient in Maryland.
—Ellen Sauerbrey, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
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Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Piper Sandler does not draw any comparisons, but the recent example of Turkey is salient, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pursued low interest rates against rising inflation, fired central bankers who disagreed, and appointed himself the head of a sovereign wealth fund.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
This importance of the net player was salient when watching the eventual champions, doubles specialists Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Creating incentives for stable two-parent families and disincentives for single-parent families will require some political courage, the lack of which is profoundly salient in Maryland.
—Ellen Sauerbrey, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salient
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The plants captured more carbon without drawing more water, an important factor for real-world applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Nepal ranked 107th out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, with 84% of people perceiving government corruption to be a major problem.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Atlanta carrier plummeted from first place in 2022 to seventh in 2024 — the biggest drop of any major airline.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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When compared with the DeathAdder V4 Pro, the difference is slight but noticeable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The New Shape of the Curve Year-to-date production growth for 2025 marks a noticeable deceleration compared to the peak shale boom years, when annual growth often ran in the double digits.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Storied military career After graduating from North Carolina A&T in 1963 with a degree in engineering physics, Joseph McNeil was commissioned as a second lieutenant through ROTC and began a distinguished Air Force career, according to his university.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Salient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salient. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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