📌salient

adjective
/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

Meaning

Most noticeable or important; standing out prominently.
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Most noticeable or important.

Example Sentences

The most salient feature of the report was its emphasis on sustainability.

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

The salient points of the speech were well received.

Example Expressions

salient point

Synonyms

prominent, striking, outstanding, notable, conspicuous, Prominent, Noticeable, Significant, essential
Entry 1
prominent, striking, outstanding, notable, conspicuous
Entry 2
Prominent, Noticeable, Significant
Entry 3
notable, prominent, essential

Antonyms

insignificant, unimportant, trivial, Insignificant, Unimportant, Subtle, minor
Entry 1
insignificant, unimportant, trivial
Entry 2
Insignificant, Unimportant, Subtle
Entry 3
insignificant, unimportant, minor

Collocations

salient point, salient feature, salient fact, salient issue

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