Definition of Salient

most important or prominent

Examples of Salient in a sentence

When I look at the house for sale, salient defects such as the broken windows stare back at me.  🔊

The salient feature on Johnny’s face is his huge nose.  🔊

As Janet debated which car to buy, she realized price was the most salient factor in her decision.  🔊

What do you believe is the author’s salient message he wants to convey in his latest novel?  🔊

Without all of the salient data, it will be impossible for the accountant to prepare your tax returns.  🔊

Most people who saw the UFO said the salient characteristic of the spaceship was its saucer-like shape.  🔊

Even though Cheryl had been shaken up by the attack, she was still able to give the police a few salient facts about her attacker.  🔊

The salient feature of the getaway car was its bright orange color.  🔊

In my religion, the salient belief that stands as the basis of our faith is the death of Christ for our sins.  🔊

Since class was ending, my teacher had to rush and make the salient points about today’s lecture.  🔊

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