Prominent vs. Outstanding — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Prominent and Outstanding
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Prominent
Important; famous
She was a prominent member of the city council
Outstanding
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Prominent
Projecting from something; protuberant
A man with big, prominent eyes like a lobster's
Outstanding
Exceptionally good
The team's outstanding performance
Prominent
Situated so as to catch the attention; noticeable
The new housing estates are prominent landmarks
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Outstanding
Not yet paid, resolved, or dealt with
Julian's outstanding debts
Much of the work is still outstanding
Prominent
A stout drab-coloured moth with tufts on the forewings which stick up while at rest, the caterpillars of which typically have fleshy growths on the back.
Outstanding
Excellent or exceptionally good
An outstanding essay that received an A+.
Prominent
Projecting outward or upward from a line or surface; protuberant
Prominent eyebrows.
Outstanding
Noticeable or conspicuous
"Thiamine deficiency alone generally produces peripheral neuritis and numbness as its most outstanding features" (Vernon H. Mark).
Prominent
Immediately noticeable; conspicuous
A product with a prominent place in the store.
Outstanding
Still in existence; not settled or resolved
Outstanding debts.
A long outstanding problem.
Prominent
Widely known; eminent
A prominent poet.
Outstanding
Publicly issued and sold
Outstanding shares of stock.
Prominent
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant
The bird was perching on the prominent ledge at the top of the rocks
Outstanding
Present participle of outstand
Prominent
Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous
Place the slogan in a more prominent positions.
Outstanding
Prominent or noticeable; standing out from others.
Prominent
Eminent; distinguished above others
Prominent members of the press
Outstanding
Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
Prominent
Any of various moths having a conspicuous projection on the inner margin of the wings.
Outstanding
Projecting outwards.
Prominent
(historical) In Nazi concentration camps, an inmate entrusted with minor supervisory duties and rewarded with perquisites.
Outstanding
Unresolved; not settled or finished.
Prominent
Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase.
Outstanding
Owed as a debt.
Prominent
Hence; Distinctly manifest; likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous; as, a prominent feature of the face; a prominent building.
Outstanding
That stands out; undischarged; uncollected; not paid; as, outstanding obligations.
Revenues . . . as well outstanding as collected.
Prominent
Eminent; distinguished above others; as, a prominent character.
Outstanding
Conspicuously excellent; markedly superior; distinguished.
Prominent
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention;
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
A striking resemblance between parent and child
Outstanding
So prominent so as to attract notice; conspicuous; usually but not always in a good sense.
Prominent
Conspicuous in position or importance;
A big figure in the movement
Big man on campus
He's very large in financial circles
A prominent citizen
Outstanding
Distinguished from others in excellence;
Did outstanding work in human relations
An outstanding war record
Outstanding
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention;
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
A striking resemblance between parent and child
Outstanding
Of major significance or importance;
A great work of art
Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th century
Outstanding
Owed as a debt;
Outstanding bills
The amount still owed
Undischarged debts
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