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View usage for: (prɒmɪnənt) 1. adjectiveSomeone who is prominent is important. ...a prominent member of the Law Society. ...the children of very prominent or successful parents. Synonyms: famous, leading, top, chief More Synonyms of prominent 2. adjectiveSomething that is prominent is very noticeable or is an important part of something else. Here the window plays a prominent part in the design. ...Romania's most prominent independent newspaper. prominently adverb [ADVERB with verb] Trade will figure prominently in the second day of talks in Washington. Entries will be prominently displayed in the exhibition hall. More Synonyms of prominent prominent in British English (ˈprɒmɪnənt) adjective1. jutting or projecting outwards 2. standing out from its surroundings; noticeable Derived forms prominently (ˈprominently) adverb prominentness (ˈprominentness) noun Word origin C16: from Latin prōminēre to jut out, from pro-1 + ēminēre to project prominent in American English (ˈprɑmənənt) adjective1. sticking out; projecting a prominent chin 2. noticeable at once; conspicuous prominent markings 3. widely and favorably known a prominent artist SIMILAR WORDS: ˈnoticeable Derived forms prominently (ˈprominently) adverb Word origin L prominens, prp. of prominere, to project < pro-, pro- 2 + minere, to project < minae, projections, threats: see menace Examples of 'prominent' in a sentenceprominent In other languagesprominent British English: prominent ADJECTIVE Someone who is prominent is important and well-known. ...the children of very prominent or successful parents. - American English: prominent
- Brazilian Portuguese: proeminente
- Chinese: 重要的
- European Spanish: eminente
- French: important
- German: prominent
- Italian: in vista
- Japanese: 著名な
- Korean: 유명한
- European Portuguese: proeminente
- Latin American Spanish: eminente
Chinese translation of 'prominent' adj - (= important)
重要的 (zhòngyào de) - (= noticeable)
显(顯)著的 (xiǎnzhù de)
Definition widely known a prominent member of the Law Society Synonyms popular big-time (informal) major league (informal) well-thought-of Opposites minor , unknown , secondary , insignificant , unimportant , undistinguished , unnotable Definition standing out from the surroundings the lighthouses that are still a prominent feature of the Scottish coast Synonyms conspicuous to the fore eye-catching in the foreground easily seen Opposites insignificant , inconspicuous , indistinct , unnoticeable Definition jutting or projecting outwards a low forehead and prominent eyebrows Synonyms jutting standing out bulging hanging over protrusive Opposites receding , indented , concave Additional synonymsDefinition glaringly obvious blatant elitism Synonyms obvious, open, clear, plain, naked, sheer, patent, evident, pronounced, straightforward, outright, glaring, manifest, bald, transparent, noticeable, conspicuous, overt, unmistakable, flaunting, palpable, undeniable, brazen, flagrant, indisputable, ostentatious, unmitigated, cut-and-dried (informal), undisguised, obtrusive, unsubtle, unconcealed Definition well known He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England. Synonyms renowned, popular, famous, outstanding, distinguished, well-known, prominent, glorious, acclaimed, notable, eminent, revered, famed, illustrious, pre-eminent, lionized Financial stress is acknowledged as a chief reason for divorce.The job went to one of his chief rivals. Synonyms primary, highest, leading, main, prime, capital, central, key, essential, premier, supreme, most important, outstanding, principal, prevailing, cardinal, paramount, big-time (informal), foremost, major league (informal), predominant, uppermost, pre-eminent, especialAdditional synonymsDefinition noteworthy or striking Synonyms noteworthy, striking, famous, celebrated, signal, outstanding, remarkable, distinguished, prominent, notable, eminent, illustrious, salientDefinition dignified in appearance or behaviour a distinguished academic family Synonyms eminent, great, important, noted, famous, celebrated, well-known, prominent, esteemed, acclaimed, notable, renowned, prestigious, elevated, big-time (informal), famed, conspicuous, illustrious, major league (informal) Definition well-known and well-respected an eminent public figure Synonyms prominent, high, great, important, noted, respected, grand, famous, celebrated, outstanding, distinguished, well-known, superior, esteemed, notable, renowned, prestigious, elevated, paramount, big-time (informal), foremost, high-ranking, conspicuous, illustrious, major league (informal), exalted, noteworthy, pre-eminentDefinition first in time, place, or importance He was one of the world's foremost scholars. Synonyms leading, best, first, top, highest, front, chief, prime, primary, supreme, initial, most important, principal, paramount, inaugural, pre-eminent, headmost Definition of social significance an important figure in the media world Synonyms powerful, leading, prominent, commanding, supreme, outstanding, high-level, dominant, influential, notable, big-time (informal), foremost, eminent, high-ranking, authoritative, major league (informal), of note, noteworthy, pre-eminent, skookum (Canadian) Definition principal or primary Britain's future as a leading industrial nation depends on investment. Synonyms principal, top, major, main, first, highest, greatest, ruling, chief, prime, key, primary, supreme, most important, outstanding, governing, superior, dominant, foremost, pre-eminent, unsurpassed, number one Definition chief or principal My main concern now is to protect the children. Synonyms chief, leading, major, prime, head, special, central, particular, necessary, essential, premier, primary, vital, critical, crucial, supreme, outstanding, principal, cardinal, paramount, foremost, predominant, pre-eminent, must-have the notable occultist, Madame Blavatsky Synonyms prominent, famous, celebrated, distinguished, well-known, notorious, renowned, eminent, pre-eminentDefinition well-known Chomsky's father was a noted Hebrew scholar.The paper has never been noted for its foreign affairs coverage. Synonyms famous, celebrated, recognized, distinguished, well-known, prominent, notorious, acclaimed, notable, renowned, eminent, conspicuous, illustriousDefinition unpleasantly noticeable These heaters are less obtrusive and are easy to store in summer. Synonyms noticeable, striking, obvious, prominent, blatant, conspicuous, sticking out, protruding, observable, perceptible, protuberantAdditional synonymsDefinition easy to see or understand It's obvious that he doesn't like me. Synonyms clear, open, plain, apparent, visible, bold, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, straightforward, explicit, manifest, transparent, noticeable, blatant, conspicuous, overt, unmistakable, palpable, unequivocal, undeniable, salient, recognizable, unambiguous, self-evident, indisputable, perceptible, much in evidence, unquestionable, open-and-shut, cut-and-dried (informal), undisguised, incontrovertible, self-explanatory, unsubtle, unconcealed, clear as a bell, staring you in the face (informal), right under your nose (informal), sticking out a mile (informal), plain as the nose on your face (informal) Definition very good an outstanding tennis player Synonyms excellent, good, great (informal), important, special, fine, noted, champion, celebrated, brilliant, impressive, superb, distinguished, well-known, prominent, superior, first-class, exceptional, notable, world-class, exquisite, admirable, eminent, exemplary, first-rate, stellar (informal), superlative, top-notch (informal), mean (slang), sick (slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition very obvious or important an area of outstanding natural beauty Synonyms conspicuous, marked, striking, arresting, signal, remarkable, memorable, notable, eye-catching, salient, noteworthyDefinition outstanding He is the pre-eminent political figure in the country. Synonyms outstanding, supreme, paramount, chief, excellent, distinguished, superior, renowned, foremost, consummate, predominant, transcendent, unrivalled, incomparable, peerless, unsurpassed, unequalled, matchlessa piece of projecting metal Synonyms sticking out, prominent, standing out, bulging, protruding, overhanging, jutting, bulbous, obtrusiveDefinition very noticeable Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme. Synonyms noticeable, clear, decided, strong, marked, striking, obvious, broad, evident, distinct, definite, conspicuous, unmistakable, salientprotruding ears Synonyms sticking out, projecting, prominent, swollen, standing out, bulging, overhanging, jutting (out), bulbous, distended, obtrusive, protuberantDefinition swelling out a bulbous nose and large protuberant eyes Synonyms bulging, popping, proud (dialect), prominent, swelling, swollen, hanging over, beetling, protruding, jutting, bulbous, gibbous, protrusive Definition striking or extraordinary He was a remarkable man. Synonyms extraordinary, striking, outstanding, famous, odd, strange, wonderful, signal, rare, unusual, impressive, surprising, distinguished, prominent, notable, phenomenal, uncommon, conspicuous, singular, miraculous, noteworthy, pre-eminentDefinition famous The area is renowned for its churches. Synonyms famous, noted, celebrated, well-known, distinguished, esteemed, acclaimed, notable, eminent, famed, illustriousAdditional synonymsa highly respected novelist Synonyms admired, acclaimed, famous, celebrated, acknowledged, praised, renowned, highly rated, famed, well received, much vaunted, noted, highly esteemed, much touted, well thought of, highly thought of Definition (of points or facts) most important She read the salient facts quickly. Synonyms prominent, outstanding, important, marked, striking, arresting, signal, remarkable, pronounced, noticeable, conspicuousDefinition very noticeable He bears a striking resemblance to Lenin. Synonyms distinct, noticeable, conspicuous, clear, obvious, evident, manifest, unmistakable, observable, perceptible, appreciableDefinition at, of, or being the top I need to have the top people in this company work together. Synonyms chief, most important, principal, most powerful, highest, lead, head, ruling, leading, main, commanding, prominent, notable, sovereign, eminent, high-ranking, illustriousDefinition clear or unambiguous the unmistakable aroma of freshly ground coffee Synonyms clear, certain, positive, decided, sure, obvious, plain, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, glaring, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, palpable, unequivocal, unambiguous, indisputableDefinition widely known He liked to surround himself with attractive or well-known people. Synonyms famous, important, celebrated, prominent, great, leading, noted, august, popular, familiar, distinguished, esteemed, acclaimed, notable, renowned, eminent, famed, illustrious, on the map, widely known |