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standing out because of prominence or importance
the salient facts The salient features of the product are detailed in the press release.
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Recent Examples of salient
Still, the show does indeed deal with salient issues of aging, caregiving, and the importance of both listening to oldsters and passing on your truths to the next generation.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
But that possibility doesn’t mean the fight for disabled dignity—the fight for dignity of all kinds—is any less salient.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Walmart is much more U.S. centric but their view on inflation and how tariffs may impact prices is salient.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
But the most salient thing Coughlin did in 2011 was say yes to Emada Tingirides.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
But that possibility doesn’t mean the fight for disabled dignity—the fight for dignity of all kinds—is any less salient.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
Walmart is much more U.S. centric but their view on inflation and how tariffs may impact prices is salient.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
But the most salient thing Coughlin did in 2011 was say yes to Emada Tingirides.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salient
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Yes, even more important than excellence in math and science.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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How to spot a fake Social Security scam email While phishing emails are designed to look convincing, there are always subtle but important signs that give them away.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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With The Hartford being one of Main Street America’s major sponsors, the local organization could eligible for additional funding in the future, Fukala said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Horn, when healthy, is a top-10 cornerback, and his length and size are major assets in Evero’s zone-heavy coverage scheme.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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However, the picture wall, which originally served as the fort’s private entrance, is one of the most prominent architectural features of the site and is partly responsible for its ‘world heritage’ listing.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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
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Bruce Yandle is a distinguished adjunct fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and former executive director of the Federal Trade Commission.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Only the day before, the distinguished British medical journal the Lancet published a study warning about the potential consequences now looming.—
Butch Meily,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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“Salient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salient. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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