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prominent

[prom-uh-nuhnt]

adjective

  1. standing out so as to be seen easily; particularly noticeable; conspicuous.

    Her eyes are her most prominent feature.

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  2. standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting.

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  3. leading, important, or well-known.

    a prominent citizen.

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prominent

/ ˈɒɪəԳ /

adjective

  1. jutting or projecting outwards

  2. standing out from its surroundings; noticeable

  3. widely known; eminent

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • prominently adverb
  • nonprominent adjective
  • overprominent adjective
  • ˈdzԱԳٱ adverb
  • ˈdzԱԳٲԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of prominent1

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin ōԱԳ- (stem of ōŧԲ ), present participle of dzŧ “to project, stand out,” equivalent to pro- pro- 1 + -ŧ; imminent
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of prominent1

C16: from Latin ōŧ to jut out, from pro- 1 + ŧŧ to project
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André, who was born in Portugal and spent nine years living in England, says the prominent role played by dads in Denmark was one of the first things he noticed when he moved there.

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So in the French citizens’ convention or the Irish citizens’ assemblies — those are the most prominent examples — there was no measure of public opinion at the beginning.

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They are now awarded for prominent national or regional roles, and to those making distinguished or notable contributions in their own specific areas of activity.

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It is difficult to ignore the reality on the ground in perhaps the world's two most prominent conflicts.

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It was the latest rookie bonding experience for the 2025 draft class, a six-player group that includes several expected to play prominent roles for a team regarded as a Super Bowl contender.

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