prominent

[prom-uh-nuhnt] / ˈprɒm ə nənt /

ADJECTIVE

sticking out; conspicuous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

outstanding

WEAK

arresting beetling bulging easily seen embossed extended extrusive eye-catching flashy hanging out hilly in the foreground jutting marked noticeable obtrusive obvious projecting pronounced protruding protrusive protuberant raised relieved remarkable rough rugged salient shooting out signal standing out striking to the fore unmistakable

Antonyms

WEAK

depressed inconspicuous invisible obscure obscured ordinary sunken

ADJECTIVE

important; famous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinguished eminent great high-profile leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular preeminent renowned respected well-known

WEAK

VIP big-league big-name big-shot celebrated chief famed foremost main top underlined well-thought-of world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unknown unremarkable

WEAK

obscure

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In mid-December, a prominent German lawmaker also called for a split with France in the project.

From Barron's

Hogan became one of wrestling's most prominent characters as its popularity exploded.

From BBC

Elliott, 78, has been a prominent supporter and ambassador for the charity.

From BBC

Sophomore Zacharyus Williams seems likely to play a more prominent role after playing in just four games this season because of injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Presley favored other candidates for the role, a prominent assignment covering almost all of Nestlé’s marketing in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

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