Perceived as prominent (13)
I believe the answer is:
distinguished
This clue could be a double definition.
'perceived as' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with perception as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
'prominent' is the second definition.
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Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for distinguished that I've seen before include "saw the difference" , "like a VIP" , "Differentiated; eminent" , "Noble and dignified in appearance" , "Made out; illustrious" .)