prominent

  • 21prominent — prom|i|nent [ˈprɔmınənt US ˈpra: ] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of prominere to stick out ] 1.) important ▪ a prominent Russian scientist play a prominent part/role (in sth) ▪ Mandela played a prominent role in the… …

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  • 22prominent — prom|i|nent [ pramınənt ] adjective ** 1. ) important and well known: The order was given by a prominent member of the government. She is likely to play a prominent part in the presidential campaign. prominent in: Vincente s family was prominent… …

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  • 23prominent — adjective 1 (C) well known and important: a prominent Russian scientist | play a prominent role: Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC 2 something that is prominent is large and sticks out: a prominent nose 3 a prominent… …

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  • 24prominent */*/ — UK [ˈprɒmɪnənt] / US [ˈprɑmɪnənt] adjective 1) important and well known The order was given by a prominent member of the government. She is likely to play a prominent part in the presidential campaign. prominent in: Vincente s family was… …

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  • 25prominent — [[t]prɒ̱mɪnənt[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED Someone who is prominent is important. ...a prominent member of the Law Society. ...the children of very prominent or successful parents. Syn: well known 2) ADJ GRADED Something that is prominent is very… …

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  • 26prominent — • inflytelserik, betydande, prominent, mäktig, tongivande • inflytelserik, betydande, prominent, mäktig, tongivande, opinionsbildande • aktad, framstående, respekterad, respektabel, betydande, prominent, ryktbar • omtalad, ryktbar, ansedd, känd,… …

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  • 27prominent — prominently, adv. /prom euh neuhnt/, adj. 1. standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature. 2. standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting. 3. leading,… …

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  • 28prominent — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ become ▪ remain ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very, etc …

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  • 29prominent — adjective 1) a prominent surgeon Syn: important, well known, leading, eminent, distinguished, notable, noteworthy, noted, illustrious, celebrated, famous, renowned, acclaimed, famed, influential, affluential, major league …

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  • 30prominent — adjective 1) a prominent surgeon Syn: important, well known, leading, eminent, distinguished, notable, noteworthy, noted, illustrious, celebrated, famous, renowned; N.Amer. major league 2) prominent cheekbones Sy …

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