PROMINENT

adj. 1 conspicuous, obvious, evident, recognizable, pronounced, discernible, distinguishable, identifiable, noticeable, remarkable, noteworthy, eye-catching, striking, outstanding, chief, main, principal, significant, important; apparent, unmistakable or unmistakeable, patent, glaring, salient, flagrant, egregious The most prominent peak in the region is Annapurna Some of the prominent shortcomings of the plan can be rectified easily. 2 eminent, pre-eminent, distinguished, notable, noteworthy, noted, leading, foremost, first, outstanding, eminent, well-known, famed, illustrious, famous, celebrated, renowned, acclaimed, honoured, honourable, respected, well-thought-of, prestigious, reputable, creditable A prominent politician is to be invited to cut the ribbon opening the new bridge 3 protuberant, protruding, protrusive, projecting, jutting (out); excrescent, bulging, raised, elevated She has a rather prominent chin There is one prominent spot on the tabletop that needs more sanding.