prominent
/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/
Meanings
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adjective
Standing out or projecting above others in importance, size, or distinction.
- "The prominent leader of the company addressed the employees."
- "The prominent feature of the painting is the red rose."
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adjective
Being well-known or famous.
- "The prominent actor in the movie won an award for his role."
- "The prominent author of mystery novels has written over 50 books."
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/
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Synonyms
attention-grabbing , eye-catching , flashy , eminent , forestanding , noteworthy , extuberant , outstanding
Rhymes
Words rhyming with prominentminorant , subordinate , obligeant , contemporary
Variants
List of all variants of prominent that leads to same resultprominent , prominently , saddled prominent , saddled prominents
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'prominent' or Latin 'prominere' meaning 'project, thrust out'.
Trivia
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The term 'prominent' is often used in the field of geology to describe a prominent geological feature, such as a mountain or a rock formation.
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In mathematics, a prominent number is a number that is significant in some way, such as a prime number or a perfect number.
Related Concepts
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eminent: Synonym of prominent, often used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or distinguished.
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preeminent: Another synonym of prominent, often used to describe someone or something that is superior or outstanding in a particular field.
Quotes
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His eyes, which tended to bulge when he was exercised, were not quite "prominent".
- E. L. Doctorow,{it}Ragtime{/it},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 -
… and a small precise mouth he kept pursed over teeth a shade too "prominent" and yellow.
- John Updike,{it}The Afterlife{/it},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,{it}Jefferson Davis Gets His Citizenship Back{/it},1980
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'prominent' is often used to describe characters or themes that stand out or are significant. In art, it can refer to a prominent color or feature that draws attention. In music, it can refer to a prominent instrument or melody.
How to Memorize "prominent"
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visualize
- Visualize a tall building or mountain that stands out above the rest. Imagine the word 'prominent' written in bold letters.
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associate
- Associate the word 'prominent' with the idea of something or someone standing out or being noticeable.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Prominent stands out, above the rest'.
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