Both Uses of
prominent
in
A Prayer for Owen Meany
- There were dark circles under his eyes, his nose was too pointed for a baby's nose, his cheekbones too prominent.†
p. 173.8 *
- He had a makeup tan, and the skin on his face appeared to be stretched too tightly over his bones, which were prominent.†
p. 603.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(prominent as in: a prominent politician) well-known or important -- especially of a person who is respected
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(2)
(prominent as in: a prominent place on the shelf) very easily noticed
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(3)
(prominent as in: a prominent jaw) sticking out and easily noticed