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prominent

[/ˈprɒmɪnənt/]
adjective
proeminente
1. Standing out so as to be easily seen; conspicuous or noticeable
The building has a prominent position on the hill.
O edifício tem uma posição proeminente na colina.
2. Important or famous; of great consequence
She is a prominent figure in the scientific community.
Ela é uma figura proeminente na comunidade científica.
3. Projecting outward or upward; protruding
He has a prominent nose.
Ele tem um nariz proeminente.
Synonyms
notabledistinguishedeminentconspicuousstrikingsalient
Antonyms
inconspicuousobscureunknownminorhiddenrecessed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proeminente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
proeminente
Common usage; may also use 'destaque'
São Paulo
proeminente
Standard usage; businessmen/academic context frequent
Portugal
proeminente
Standard usage; also 'saliente' or 'destaque'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a prominent feature
prominent member
rise to prominence
come to the fore
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