saliency

noun

sa·​lien·​cy ˈsā-lyən(t)-sē How to pronounce saliency (audio)
-lē-ən(t)-
plural saliencies
: salience

Examples of saliency in a Sentence

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Ironically, data has shown that a reliance on performance alone leads to a decline in brand saliency. — Ellis Verdi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 The research indicates a saliency to the Christian truths that revenge begets more revenge and those who live by the sword, die by the sword. — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 This budget should not have the same goals as regular marketing budgets, but purely to build brand saliency and positioning in the long term. — Gautam Mehra, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Last month’s debate amplified the saliency of that issue, muting the utility of the flimsy accusations about Joe and Hunter Biden. — Philip Bump, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for saliency

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saliency was in 1664

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“Saliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saliency. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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