SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
salient
adjective
Especially noticeable or important.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Especially noticeable
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Usage distinction
Return to topSalient identifies what stands out in a situation. Relevant concerns connection, and central concerns structural importance rather than visibility alone.
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The summary identified the salient differences between the proposals.
During a planning meeting for a small exhibition, the most salient issue was whether the main room could hold the proposed display.
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