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   prominent

   /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

   adjective

   • 1. important; famous: "she was a prominent member of the city council" Similar importantwell knownleadingeminentpre-eminentdistinguishednotablenoteworthynotedpublicoutstandingforemostof markillustriouscelebratedfamousrenownedacclaimedfamedhonouredesteemedrespectedwell thought ofinfluentialprestigiousbigtopgreatchiefmainmajor-leagueOpposite unimportantobscureunknown
   • 2. projecting from something; protuberant: "a man with big, prominent eyes like a lobster's" Similar protuberantprotrudingprojectingjuttingjutting outstanding outsticking outproudbulgingbulbousraisedelevatedrare:protrusiveprotrudentexcrescent
   • 3. situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable: "the new housing estates are prominent landmarks" Similar conspicuousnoticeableeasily seenobviousevidentdiscerniblerecognizabledistinguishableunmistakableeye-catchingpronouncedsalientstrikingoutstandingdominantpredominantobtrusiveOpposite inconspicuous

   noun

   • 1. a stout drab-coloured moth with tufts on the forewings which stick up while at rest, the caterpillars of which typically have fleshy growths on the back.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘projecting’): from Latin prominent- ‘jutting out’, from the verb prominere. Compare with eminent.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROMINENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   very noticeable, important, or famous: She plays a prominent role in the organization. If something is prominent, it sticks out from a surface or can be seen easily:

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     SKYROCKET definition: 1. to rise extremely quickly or make...

   • English (US)

     very noticeable, important, or famous: She plays a prominent...

   • Traditional

     PROMINENT translate: 著名的, 著名的;重要的, 位置, 凸出的, 突出的，顯眼的. Learn...

   • Prominent in Simplified Chinese

     PROMINENT translate: 著名的, 著名的;重要的, 位置, 凸出的, 突出的，显眼的. Learn...

   • Prominent: Italian Translation

     PROMINENT translate: importante, prominente, sporgente,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prominentProminent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of prominent as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Prominent can mean standing out, noticeable, or leading, depending on the context.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROMINENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Prominent means very well known and important, or sticking out from a surface. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and translations in different languages.

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   Prominent definition: standing out so as to be seen easily; particularly noticeable; conspicuous. See examples of PROMINENT used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROMINENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of prominent as an adjective to describe someone or something that is important, noticeable, or projecting. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples from various sources.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprominent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Prominent means important or well known, or easily seen or sticking out from something. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and grammar notes.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prominentProminent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you're looking for an adjective that means "sticking out above the rest; famous," consider prominent. A prominent person might be the big star, the head honcho, the top dog — not just any ordinary person. A prominence is anything that juts out, like a bone or a mountain ridge.