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Prominent
Easily seen or noticed; well-known or important.
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Imagine This
Imagine a city skyline where one building has a giant neon sign that reads PROMINENT, instantly drawing every eye to it as the most noticeable structure in the city.
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Sounds Like
PROM-i-nuhnt
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Looks Like
Looks like a related word such as prominence; shares the prom- root and the -ent adjective ending.
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Remember This
Prominent can describe both physical visibility (a prominent feature) and status or influence (a prominent figure). It does not imply moral superiority or virtue.
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Other Forms
prominencenoun
prominentlyadverb
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conspicuous, notable, eminent, distinguished, outstanding; antonym: obscure
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Note
Commonly used with in or as after the noun it describes (a prominent figure in science, a prominent feature of the landscape). Distinguish from obscure or inconspicuous when describing visibility or renown.
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Examples
- The prominent scientist spoke at the conference and presented groundbreaking research.
- A prominent feature of the sculpture is its large, red-tinted nose that immediately draws attention.
Synonyms
conspicuousnotableeminentdistinguishedoutstanding
Antonyms
obscureinconspicuousinsignificant
Etymology
From Latin prominens, present participle of prominere 'to project, stand forth' from pro- 'forward' + emergere 'to rise' (literally something that rises forward and stands out).
Mnemonic
Imagine a bright neon sign that literally PROMINENTLY proclaims itself on a building; the sign stands out and cannot be ignored.
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Irreverent
adjectiveShowing a lack of respect for things typically treated with respect or seriousness; often expressed through witty or dismissive humor.
Intemperate
adjectiveLacking restraint or moderation; excessive or immoderate in behavior, especially with regard to drinking, anger, or indulgence.
Inaudible
adjectiveNot able to be heard; too quiet, distant, or muffled to be perceived by the ear.
Similar Words
Related words and words with the same part of speech.
Conspicuous
adjectiveStanding out very noticeably; attracting attention; easy to see.
Abstruse
adjectiveDifficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.
Accidental
adjectiveHappening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.
Acerbic
adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
Acquiescent
adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
Adamant
adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
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