prominent
adjective
Synonyms
- arresting
- bodacious
- bold
- brilliant
- catchy
- commanding
- conspicuous
- dramatic
- emphatic
- eye-catching
- flamboyant
- grabby
- kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
- marked
- noisy
- noticeable
- pronounced
- remarkable
- showy
- splashy
- striking
Example Sentences
John Updike, The Afterlife, 1994 When the easy way out seemed to be for a number of prominent men to support a petition to get Davis a pardon, which, if granted, would get the President and others off the hook, Davis was determined to let them hang there. Robert Penn Warren, Jefferson Davis Gets His Citizenship Back, 1980 His eyes, which tended to bulge when he was exercised, were not quite prominent. E. L. Doctorow, Ragtime, 1974 I don't mind his calling me raw. He is reckoned raw himself and at the same time perhaps the most prominent of the younger poets here. Robert Frost, letter, c. 16 June 1913 He quickly became prominent in the music industry. He placed the award in a prominent position on his desk. He has a prominent nose. the most prominent peak in the mountain range See More Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a prominent figure in the fan community who is regularly sent shots from upcoming MCU movies (but does not share them online) blames more lax work-from-home standards for breaches over the past year. Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 In July, four men—including a former lawmaker and a prominent pro-democracy activist—were executed after being convicted on charges related to terrorism, sparking widespread international condemnation. Feliz Solomon, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Lina Al-Hathloul, the organization's head of Monitoring and Communications, told CNN that al-Shehab had been arrested for supporting her sister Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent activist who spent more than 1,000 days in jail. Mohammed Abdelbary, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 For instance, earlier this year, Google nixed a talk on caste bias by prominent caste equity activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan because some employees deemed it anti-Hindu. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2022 A year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, prominent Afghan rights activist Sima Samar is still heartbroken over what happened to her country. Edith M. Lederer, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 A year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, prominent Afghan rights activist Sima Samar is still heartbroken over what happened to her country. Edith M. Lederer, ajc, 13 Aug. 2022 The man accused of fatally running over prominent Portland anti-fascist activist Sean Kealiher admitted to driving the car on the night of the killing despite having previously reporting it stolen, according to court records released Friday. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Middle English promynent, borrowed from Latin prōminent-, prōminens "projecting, standing out," from present participle of prōminēre "to project beyond a surface, stick out, stick up," from prō- pro- entry 2 + -minēre, taken to mean "stand out, rise above" (unattested without a prefix) — more at minatory
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing prominent
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Synonyms & Similar Words
- noticeable
- commanding
- remarkable
- dramatic
- marked
- conspicuous
- striking
- impressive
- pronounced
- brilliant
- interesting
- outstanding
- visible
- distinguished
- notable
- flamboyant
- showy
- emphatic
- bold
- noteworthy
- arresting
- noisy
- recognizable
- highlighted
- salient
- eminent
- loud
- eye-catching
- discernible
- splashy
- catchy
- glaring
- detectable
- perceptible
- bodacious
- observable
- grabby
- kenspeckle
- fascinating
- spotlighted
- ornate
- discernable
- fancy
- spectacular
- extravagant
- flagrant
- glitzy
- flashy
- screaming
- gaudy
- tawdry
- swank
- garish
- ostentatious
- meretricious
- pretentious
- swanky
- opulent
- jazzy
- howling
- riveting
- absorbing
- florid
- enthralling
- overwrought
- glittery
- overdone
- engrossing
- hifalutin
- highfalutin
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inconspicuous
- subtle
- unremarkable
- obscure
- unobtrusive
- hidden
- insignificant
- unimportant
- unflamboyant
- undistinguished
- faint
- concealed
- shrouded
- unnoticeable
- conservative
- unemphatic
- modest
- subtle
- dim
- unshowy
- unaffected
- unassuming
- simple
- quiet
- subdued
- understated
- unpretentious
- plain
- restrained
- muted
- unflashy
- toned-down
Synonyms & Similar Words
- famous
- famed
- celebrated
- renowned
- distinguished
- notorious
- noted
- visible
- well-known
- notable
- respected
- infamous
- legendary
- star
- important
- illustrious
- big-name
- leading
- noteworthy
- outstanding
- remarkable
- prestigious
- respectable
- eminent
- popular
- great
- honorable
- significant
- recognized
- reputable
- exceptional
- fabled
- preeminent
- favorite
- fabulous
- formidable
- preferred
- acknowledged
- superior
- estimable
- supereminent
- redoubtable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- obscure
- unknown
- unsung
- insignificant
- unimportant
- nameless
- anonymous
- inconspicuous
- unfamous
- undistinguished
- uncelebrated
- unpopular
- unexceptional
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of prominent are conspicuous, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, salient, and striking. While all these words mean "attracting notice or attention," prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.
The words conspicuous and prominent are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.
The words noticeable and prominent can be used in similar contexts, but noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation.
The meanings of outstanding and prominent largely overlap; however, outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.
The synonyms remarkable and prominent are sometimes interchangeable, but remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.
In some situations, the words salient and prominent are roughly equivalent. However, salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.
Although the words striking and prominent have much in common, striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.