GRE vocabulary
prominent
widely known and important, or standing out so as to be easily noticed
In a sentence
Prominent in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing prominent in a sentence.
A prominent economist was brought in to settle the dispute, though her answer satisfied neither side.
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Questions about “prominent”
Prominent (adjective) means widely known and important, or standing out so as to be easily noticed
Here is prominent used in an example sentence: "A prominent economist was brought in to settle the dispute, though her answer satisfied neither side."
Common synonyms for prominent include eminent, conspicuous, notable.
Antonyms of prominent include obscure, inconspicuous, unknown.
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