prominently
Americanadverb
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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.
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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.
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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
Etymology
Origin of prominently
Example Sentences
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Prior to this change, one-month returns were prominently shown in fund communications with clients; after the change, only performance longer than 12 months was displayed.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
With Trump’s planned attendance Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, some reporters have said they’ll wear pocket handkerchiefs or lapel pins prominently displaying the words of the First Amendment.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
The trade would feature prominently in American advertising for decades to come, as did pitches for often-dubious cures known as patent medicine—the proverbial snake oil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
There are also suggestions that Australia is being considered as a market for Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand – which has featured prominently in a Netflix series made by the couple's production company.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The flesh melts, the forehead bulges more prominently, the cheekbones protrude.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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