prominent

Important and well known among other people.

• She is a prominent local politician.
• Several prominent writers signed the letter.
• His father became prominent in business.

How to use it: prominent in something (She is prominent in the art world.)

Similar words: well-known, leading, distinguished

Opposites: unknown

Common phrases: prominent writer, prominent politician, prominent figure, prominent members

Easy to see or notice because of its position, size, or importance.

• The sign is in a prominent position.
• A large fountain is the most prominent feature of the garden.
• Her name was prominent on the poster.

Similar words: noticeable, conspicuous

Opposites: inconspicuous

Common phrases: prominent feature, prominent position, prominent role

Sticking out from a surrounding surface.

• He has a prominent nose.
• A bird landed on a prominent ledge.
• Her prominent cheekbones caught the light.

Similar words: projecting, protruding

Opposites: recessed

Common phrases: prominent nose, prominent cheekbones, prominent ledge