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salient

adjectivegeneral usecommon/sɐˈljẽtɨ/sa·li·en·te

Definition

1

That stands out, that is notable or prominent.

Usage examples

“His honesty is a salient feature of his personality.”
“The most salient point of the speech was the defense of the environment.”

Common combinations

salient pointsalient featuresalient characteristic