Synonyms: big, prominent, large
Definition: conspicuous in position or importance
Usage: a big figure in the movement; big man on campus; he's very large in financial circles; a prominent citizen
Similar words: conspicuous
Definition: obvious to the eye or mind
Usage: a tower conspicuous at a great distance; wore conspicuous neckties; made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening
Synonyms: striking, prominent, outstanding, spectacular, salient
Definition: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Usage: an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom; a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book; salient traits; a spectacular rise in prices; a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center; a striking resemblance between parent and child
Similar words: conspicuous
Definition: obvious to the eye or mind
Usage: a tower conspicuous at a great distance; wore conspicuous neckties; made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening