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prominent

When using "prominent" to describe people, it usually means they are respected and influential in a specific field or community. When describing objects or physical features, it refers to things that catch your eye immediately because they stick out or are placed where everyone can see them.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is procrastinating on a history essay in the library.

Chloe Smith

my prof wants me to focus on a "prominent" figure but i'm literally hitting a wall here.

Maya

stop spiraling and just pick someone famous. you're overthinking it again.

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Chloe uses the phrase 'hitting a wall' (an idiom meaning to reach a point where no further progress can be made) to describe her writer's block. The word 'prominent' is used here in the sense of being important or well-known, as required by the academic context of choosing a historical figure.

Meanings

adjective

Important; famous; well-known.

"She is a prominent member of the local community."

adjective

Standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous.

"The sign was placed in a prominent position near the entrance."

adjective

Projecting from something; bulging.

"He has a prominent chin and a strong jawline."

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