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English to English adjective
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Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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having a quality that thrusts itself into attention | | Example: 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 a
source: wordnet30
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conspicuous in position or importance | | Example: a big figure in the movement
big man on campus
he's very large in financial circles
a prominent citizen
source: wordnet30
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