prominently

[prom-uh-nuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that stands out so as to be easily seen; noticeably or conspicuously.

   I still have a card someone sent me last year, prominently displayed on my desk.

2. in a leading role or with a high degree of public recognition; importantly.

   He has published more than 30 books and 250 articles, most prominently his monograph on ethical investing.

3. in a way that stands out from a surface or line.

   In these carved human figures, foreheads are low and noses given varied shapes, often jutting out prominently from the face.

Other Word Forms

• nonprominently adverb
• overprominently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prominently¹

prominent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Ivy League schools also figure prominently, with Yale University, Princeton University and Harvard University finishing third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

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U.S. adversaries, China most prominently, are trying to capitalize.

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Despite a prominently displayed “no cell phones” sign like the one from Luke’s Diner, fans couldn’t help but take selfies and videos of the set recreations.

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Briones allegedly demanded a series of payments and gifts from vendors, concealed by falsified invoices, “in exchange for his agreement to carry, increase purchases of, or prominently display certain wines,” according to court filings.

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The iconic “Star Trek” flagship will be prominently featured on the franchise’s 2026 Rose Parade float, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of the storied sci-fi franchise.

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