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
Pretty proved itself not only one of the biggest shows of the decade, but one of the most prominent users of music synchs in recent TV history — with synch-tracking website Tunefind listing 104 songs used in its third season alone.
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Those policies resulted in enforcement actions against prominent figures.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Iconic Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, a prominent figure in 20th-century cinema, died Tuesday at 87.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck and Tom Hanks were among the signatures on the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) letter, along with prominent Disney stars Selena Gomez, Pedro Pascal, Diego Luna, Martin Short and Meryl Streep.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Those policies resulted in enforcement actions against prominent figures.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Iconic Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, a prominent figure in 20th-century cinema, died Tuesday at 87.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck and Tom Hanks were among the signatures on the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) letter, along with prominent Disney stars Selena Gomez, Pedro Pascal, Diego Luna, Martin Short and Meryl Streep.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prominent
Adjective
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The difference is slightly more noticeable with details in the background of an image than with details in the foreground, as visible in the Lego castle surrounding Lego Mario.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Within a couple months, though, the changes were so noticeable, nobody felt like the follow-up test was necessary.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Although the brand is best known for its famous period underwear (which our editors have also tested and loved), it’s been venturing further into fitness, swim, and shapewear over the last few years.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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In having a devoted fan base, Metallica recalls another famous Marin band, the Grateful Dead, and its legions of Deadheads.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Andersen, who previously worked for the San Antonio Police Department, has ruddy cheeks and a commanding presence.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Irvine ran the ball, passed the ball and slowed down Laguna Hills’ uptempo offense with a commanding defensive display.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The backing from one of America’s most famed investors had been a feather in the cap of BYD, even more so because Berkshire has thus far resisted in investing in its main rival, Elon Musk’s Tesla.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Styles and his fellow competitors dashed past some of the Germany capital's most famed monuments, including the Victory Column, the Potsdamer Platz, and the Brandenburg Gate.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
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Video footage captured the dramatic moment a huge sinkhole opened up along a busy road in front of a hospital in Bangkok on Wednesday.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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As for her footwear, Taylor went with dramatic platforms in a shade of military green, featuring silver mary jane-style buckles and laces running down the front.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Squibb is a much beloved and highly celebrated actress with a stage and screen career spanning seven decades.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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His on-screen and real-life relationship with his manager, Miss Elizabeth, was one of the most celebrated and emotional stories of the 1980s.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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More about hydrogen fuel cells Hydrogen fuel cells are remarkable pieces of engineering that generate electricity by directly combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing only water and heat as byproducts.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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Advanced decoding systems then reconstruct the original data, allowing information sent from distances comparable to Mars to be received with remarkable accuracy.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That sentiment is part of why this uniform, with its multi-color Brooklyn Camo pattern and BED-STUY jock tag designed by renowned local artist Eric Haze carries such weight.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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What Arizonans thought of 'Raising Arizona' The movie has become a beloved Coen brothers film, with many Arizonans taking pride in something so renowned, but at the time it was filmed and release a lot of locals weren't happy with its depiction of its residents.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Prominent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prominent. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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