Synonyms for Prominent & Similar Words
Definition of prominent
- adjective
- having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
- conspicuous in position or importance; "a big figure in the movement"; "big man on campus"; "he's very large in financial circles"; "a prominent citizen"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "prominent"
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"Prominent" in song lyrics
See how prominent is used in real songs:
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"attackers would've picked a target more prominent"
Big Quarters — August -
"The dominant brown bomber, I'm in it, being prominent"
Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release -
"Thinking of ways to rise up, like a republican prominent"
Black Moon — Weight of the world