prominent prominent /ˈprɑːmənənt/

adjective

1. () Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention  ( spectacular , striking , outstanding , prominent , salient )
   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
   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
   a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
    Salient traits
   salient traits
    A spectacular rise in prices
   a spectacular rise in prices
    A striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
   a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
    A striking resemblance between parent and child
   a striking resemblance between parent and child
   
2. () Conspicuous in position or importance  ( large , big , prominent )
   conspicuous in position or importance
    A big figure in the movement
   a big figure in the movement
    Big man on campus
   big man on campus
    He's very large in financial circles
   he's very large in financial circles
    A prominent citizen
   a prominent citizen