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prominent

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈpɹɑmənənt// UK //pɹˈɒmɪnənt// prom·i·nent Archaic

adj. important and well-known, or something that is very easy to see because it sticks out. You use this to describe famous people or things that catch your eye immediately.

adj. widely known, eminent, or standing out so as to be easily seen. Often used to describe social status or physical features that are conspicuous.


SIMPLE

She is a prominent member of the local community.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's logo occupies a prominent position at the top of every page on their website.

COMPLEX

Despite his prominent role in the negotiations, the diplomat preferred to remain out of the public eye once the treaty was finalized.

Synonyms
Origin

From obsolete French prominent (compare proéminent), from Latin prōminēns, present active participle of prōmineō (“jut out, to project”), from prō (“before, forward”) + mineō (in compounds, “jut, project”).

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies but can also follow linking verbs like 'be' or 'become'.

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