Cryptic crossword clue
Saint’s given foreign church prominence 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SALIENCE

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The straight part
We know that "prominence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prominence = salience.
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What does SALIENCE mean?

SALIENCE noun
  1. The condition of being salient.
  2. A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.
  3. Relative importance based on context.

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