The quality of being particularly noticeable, prominent, or emotionally striking in a given context.
From Latin 'saliens' meaning 'leaping,' present participle of 'salire' (to leap). Something that 'leaps out.'
Salience is what makes something pop — a loud noise in a quiet room, or a red dot on a white page grabs your attention.
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