prominent

/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/adjective

Sticking out or easily noticed; important and well known.

Example sentences

“A prominent scientist gave the opening speech at the conference.”
“The new tower is the most prominent building on the city skyline.”

'A prominent figure' and 'a prominent role' are the standard phrases. The physical sense survives in 'prominent cheekbones'.

Synonyms for prominent

well-known
eminent
leading
noticeable
conspicuous

Antonyms

Related words

influentialHaving strong power to affect people, events, or decisions.notableImportant or interesting enough to be noticed or remembered.promoteTo move someone up to a higher or better-paid position at work.prolongTo make something last longer or stretch further.promotionThe act of spreading information about something to make it more popular or well known.prolificProducing a great deal of something, such as offspring, fruit, or creative work.