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SALIENT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word salient. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word salient. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SALIENT

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outstanding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• distinguished from others in excellence

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• owed as a debt

• of major significance or importance

prominent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• conspicuous in position or importance

striking
adjectiveadj
noun

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• the act of contacting one thing with another

adjective satellite

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

conspicuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• obvious to the eye or mind

adjective satellite

• without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

important
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of great significance or value

• important in effect or meaning

• of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

adjective satellite

• having authority or ascendancy or influence

• having or suggesting a consciousness of high position

notable
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

adjective satellite

• widely known and esteemed

• worthy of attention

noteworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worthy of attention

noticeable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable or worthy of being noticed

adjective satellite

• capable of being detected

remarkable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unusual or striking

• worthy of attention

significant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• important in effect or meaning

• too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation

adjective satellite

• of considerable importance, size, or worth

• rich in significance or implication

pertinent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

relevant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

spectacular
adjectiveadj
noun

• a lavishly produced performance

adjective satellite

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

• characteristic of spectacles or drama

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Best Hypernyms For SALIENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for salient, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
conspicuous important impressive notable noteworthy noticeable outstanding projection prominent remarkable signal significant striking undeniable

Alternatives for OUTSTANDING

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