salience
Example Sentences
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And it remains to be seen if these attacks — and saying the word “transgender” over and over again — will have the same salience it has had in the past.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
CAHILLANE: There’s no such thing as a forever brand, where because it has so much salience people are just going to continue to buy it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
"It might be the case that if everyone starts talking about it, then it raises the salience," Jac Larner said.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Lizzie O’Leary: Let’s talk about the salience engine and storytelling platform on which you primarily exist, which is YouTube.
From Slate ● Mar. 22, 2026
The latter's double chin was in singular contrast with the massive and muscular salience that gave the chief's face an expression of indomitable vigour.
From Command by William McFee