26984 words

prominent

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
very well known and important:

Examples:

a prominent Democrat
a prominent member of the Saudi royal family
The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.
2
sticking out from a surface:

Examples:

She has a prominent chin/nose.
3
Something that is in a prominent position can easily be seen or noticed:

Examples:

New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store.
4

Examples:

She plays a prominent role in the organization.
5
If something is prominent, it sticks out from a surface or can be seen easily:

Examples:

She has a prominent chin/nose.

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