as in important
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standing out because of prominence or importance
the salient facts The salient features of the product are detailed in the press release.
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Recent Examples of salient
So a political issue has to be pretty salient to be top of mind on both coasts.
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Jack Butler, National Review, 24 June 2025
The film, which premiered at Tribeca, is an informative and emotionally potent take on a politically salient issue.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Still, the show does indeed deal with salient issues of aging, caregiving, and the importance of both listening to oldsters and passing on your truths to the next generation.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
But that possibility doesn’t mean the fight for disabled dignity—the fight for dignity of all kinds—is any less salient.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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Jack Butler, National Review, 24 June 2025
The film, which premiered at Tribeca, is an informative and emotionally potent take on a politically salient issue.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Still, the show does indeed deal with salient issues of aging, caregiving, and the importance of both listening to oldsters and passing on your truths to the next generation.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
But that possibility doesn’t mean the fight for disabled dignity—the fight for dignity of all kinds—is any less salient.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salient
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Another important preventative measure athletes can take is preparing for life after sport.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Other regional universities — Illinois (UIUC), Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State and Purdue — also do important fusion research.—
Kathleen Gallagher,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Watch Fox for the MLB All-Star Game, as well as more than 95 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels on demand with a Hulu + Live TV subscription.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Why Verification Matters Imagine an AI agent tasked with reconciling expenses for a major corporation.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s why one of the race’s most prominent sponsorships—the official jersey provider—has been controversial among riders for decades.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 July 2025
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The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Some people find that getting a tan makes their acne less noticeable, but these effects are temporary.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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While Skai did point out noticeable shedding in the front of her hair, her overall appearance looks healthy.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Bruce Yandle is a distinguished adjunct fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and former executive director of the Federal Trade Commission.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Roberts, 64, spoke to PEOPLE exclusively while attending the 46th Annual News Emmy Awards in New York City, where she was inducted into the Silver Circle Honor Society — an accolade that recognizes television professionals with at least 25 years of distinguished service to the industry.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Salient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salient. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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