prominent

Universal Words adjective 1 important or well known: a prominent leader / politician * He played a prominent part in the campaign. * She was prominent in the fashion industry. 2 easily seen SYNNOTICEABLE: The church tower was a prominent feature in the landscape. * The story was given a prominent position on the front page. 3 sticking out from sth: a prominent nose * prominent cheekbones / teeth prominently adverb: The photographs were prominently displayed on her desk. * Problems of family relationships feature prominently in her novels.