Name and Prominent

Name

Name adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Usage example: the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists

Prominent and name are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prominent" instead an adjective "Name".

Nearby Words: named, nameless, naming

Prominent

Prominent adjective - Likely to attract attention.

Name and prominent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Name" instead an adjective "Prominent".

Nearby Words: prominence, prominently

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Only One Name A few characters in Peanuts are only known by one name, the most prominent ones being Schroeder, Marcy, Frieda and Shermy.
    Source: Only One Name
  • Also known as Maruchan, because the brand is much more prominent than the product name on the packaging.
  • Franchise / Marvel Cinematic Universe Played straight with Scott Lang's ex-wife who's name was changed to Maggie rather than share her name with the more prominent Agent Peggy Carter.
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