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
Several prominent actresses came forward with accusations against the disgraced mogul, including Ashley Judd, Annabella Sciorra, and Ellen Barkin.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
But his views questioning certain vaccines have garnered attention since he was nominated months ago and were sure to play a prominent role in questioning.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Apple's latest app for iOS, Apple Invites, may also offer a sneak peek, with more vibrant colors than other native apps and a settings page that makes prominent use of the translucent backgrounds seen on visionOS.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
In a meeting with prominent food executives, including PepsiCo’s North America CEO, Kennedy called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
But his views questioning certain vaccines have garnered attention since he was nominated months ago and were sure to play a prominent role in questioning.
—Caitlin Owens, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Apple's latest app for iOS, Apple Invites, may also offer a sneak peek, with more vibrant colors than other native apps and a settings page that makes prominent use of the translucent backgrounds seen on visionOS.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
In a meeting with prominent food executives, including PepsiCo’s North America CEO, Kennedy called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yet there were no noticeable MAGA hats at Edwards’ town hall.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chef Raheem Sealey, famous for his time in the kitchen at KYU and his beloved barbecue spot Drinking Pig, has found his way back to Miami.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Compared to the most famous recording by the Carpenters, neither approach is essential.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite entering the final round four shots back, McIlroy held a commanding three-shot lead on the back nine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, the Israeli commanding officers visited and assessed the buffer zone.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The lobby also acts as an entryway to some of Boston’s most famed eateries and watering holes.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday night at Daniel, executive chef Daniel Boulud moved seamlessly through his famed Upper East Side dining room, passing champagne to fellow chefs and welcoming guests to an evening of fine dining for a cause.—
Sam Falb,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Fighting Irish have some newfound momentum after a close first-round victory, arriving energized after edging out Pitt in dramatic fashion, 55-54.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows and dramatic eyes with a smokey effect.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Music marks Carti’s first full-length album in five years, following his celebrated 2020 effort, Whole Lotta Red.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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The outfit’s selling prowess is back on full display this week as a classic from Metallica’s celebrated discography returns to one Billboard chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been remarkable how much the Company has grown and succeeded over that period.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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It’s been remarkable how much the company has grown and succeeded over that period.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The vodka is renowned for its herbal, slightly sweet flavor, which comes from the bison grass carefully added during production.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bjarke Ingels Group, an internationally renowned architecture firm based in Denmark, partnered with ALB-Architect to bring this vision to life.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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