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.
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But their rejection in parliament last week prompted Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election for November 29 in which housing will feature prominently.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
However, the property’s illustrious history is featured prominently in the description, which described the home as an “iconic compound.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
The investment is another boost for Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney has sought to establish the country more prominently as an energy superpower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The bill also will require grocery stores in California to prominently display products bearing the “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” seal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The kithara - a form of lyre - appears prominently on artefacts from Ancient Greece, such as this vase from the fifth century BC.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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