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
Known for its raucous hearings and investigations into some of the most prominent and divisive areas of American politics, the House Oversight Committee is among the most high profile arenas in Congress.
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Luke Garrett, NPR, 11 July 2025
As asset prices rise and the great wealth transfer accelerates, the Everyday Millionaire will become an even more prominent feature of the global economic landscape.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The Macy’s property is near a pair of prominent, undeveloped sites that could influence the future of downtown.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
In Baltimore, a prominent pastor from Connecticut was in the city for a funeral.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
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Luke Garrett, NPR, 11 July 2025
As asset prices rise and the great wealth transfer accelerates, the Everyday Millionaire will become an even more prominent feature of the global economic landscape.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The Macy’s property is near a pair of prominent, undeveloped sites that could influence the future of downtown.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
In Baltimore, a prominent pastor from Connecticut was in the city for a funeral.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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The ribbed texture is noticeable, but not too thick, and the contouring on the back and front could not be more flattering.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The team issued an advisory noting that residents in nearby communities may see a noticeable increase in smoke July 5 coming from the southwest flank of the Oak Ridge Fire.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Karlovy Vary is famous for not being precious about its honorary awards; each year’s trailer features a previous winner trash-talking, misusing or even destroying the event’s distinctive Crystal Globe statuette.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 July 2025
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The beloved cakes are best enjoyed alongside their famous fingernut cookies.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The Tigers have been the surprise team in baseball this season and currently have a commanding lead in the AL Central.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Trump’s criticism came after Mamdani, 33, took a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday’s primary race.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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For the Wayland location, a 737-square-foot drive-thru building that includes Hot 'n Now’s famed red metal roof is being built and assembled at Konczak’s company, B Cubed Manufacturing, in Alpena.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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It was brought back to life at the Château de Miraval in 2022 by Quintard in partnership with Brad Pitt, owner of the estate, which also produces a famed rosé wine.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The Brewers' dramatic extra-innings win Wednesday sealed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The assault triggered a desperate attempt to evacuate surviving animals, a dramatic story told in the documentary Checkpoint Zoo.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The Lakers got their first on-court look at Cooper Flagg as the celebrated Dallas Mavericks rookie made his professional debut Thursday night and helped his team to an 87-85 victory over Bronny James and the Lakers at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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After all, Chicago is where the legendary architect began his career, and is chock full of some of his most celebrated commissions.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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It’s been a remarkable first half of the season for the Kansas City Current.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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However, what remains unanswered is a more fundamental question: How did a globally renowned protective agency allow such a breakdown to happen?—
ByDonald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The pic follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), who is hired as a ghostwriter for renowned author Verity Crawford (Hathaway) under mysterious circumstances.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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