salience

noun

sa·​lience ˈsā-lyən(t)s How to pronounce salience (audio)
-lē-ən(t)s
1
: the quality or state of being salient
2
: a striking point or feature : highlight

Examples of salience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s no arguing with the political salience of APFO. Tom Coale, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2024 Immigration has been rising in salience among voters and continues to be a losing issue for Biden. Monica Potts, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for salience 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of salience was in 1836

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“Salience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salience. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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