Local English word record

salient

adjective · 4 senses

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Examples

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

outstanding, prominent, spectacular, striking

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