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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In fact, it ranked as the second most common symptom reported by Reddit users, despite appearing less prominently in many clinical trials.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
A Toyota logo appears prominently throughout the show’s trailer.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Bread in all its forms features so prominently in the list above because we eat so much of it.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Lime vehicles are also featured prominently on Uber’s app.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
A sword was prominently displayed before a suit of golden armor.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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