1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
an attorney who occupies a prominent position in the town's social hierarchy
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2
as in famous
widely known
prominent figures in the history of sports
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Recent Examples of prominent
There have been prominent Black, Asian, and Latino champions or contenders over the last few years.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Saturday Night Live recently mocked the actor’s prominent gap in a White Lotus–themed skit.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Paramount+ is expanding its footprint in Japan through a deal with prominent local streamer Lemino, operated by Japan’s top telco NTT Docomo.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Saturday Night Live recently mocked the actor’s prominent gap in a White Lotus–themed skit.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Paramount+ is expanding its footprint in Japan through a deal with prominent local streamer Lemino, operated by Japan’s top telco NTT Docomo.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National will play host to 95 of the top golfers on the planet this weekend, and only one will don the famous green jacket early Sunday evening.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The film features a beloved, A-list British cast, a famous Australian villain and a cameo by the author of the bestselling book series, which debuted in 1958.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Set right on the thoroughfare that runs through its famed namesake area, you are surrounded by a wealth of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The issue comes up in group chats, on web forums, and even, occasionally, in couples-therapy sessions that the famed psychologist Julie Gottman facilitates.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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But both tests could soon undergo dramatic changes because of drastic cutbacks at federal health agencies that public-health advocates say imperil both programs.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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In footage posted to X (formerly Twitter) on April 15, Sweeney could be seen walking down an aisle in a dramatic white wedding gown featuring a strapless corset bodice and billowing princess skirt.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Monday, April 7, Washington, 70, and Goldberg, 69, appeared at an event at the James Earl Jones Theatre — formerly known as the Cort Theatre — in Manhattan to pay tribute to Jones, the celebrated stage and screen actor who died at 93 in September 2024.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set on a rhodium lapel pin, this piece merges industrial shine with organic form, a subtle nod to the celebrated flower of the Kentucky Derby.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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O'Donnell's departure on February 28 marked a remarkable 39-day span of rotating commissioners.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 8, past winners of the renowned golf tournament will gather for the Champions Dinner at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Manuel Olivo Ortiz, whose son attended the concert but did not return home, was among those anxiously waiting outside the club known for its traditional Monday parties where renowned national and international artists perform.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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