https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prominent

Prominent – Adjective

Definition: standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line

“Traffic can be the most prominent stressor on the road, especially if you think it’ll make you late for work.”

I came upon this word while reading the article “HOW TO MAKE YOUR MORNING COMMUTE MORE FUN AND ENERGIZING”. I heard of the word before but had no idea of what it meant. I used context clues and i thought of the word outstanding and noticeable. One example would be Waiting for the city tech elevator can be the most prominent stressful situation in life.