prominently

American

[prom-uh-nuhnt-lee] / ˈprɒm ə nənt li /

adverb

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.
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.
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

prominent ( def. ) + -ly

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

He figured prominently in the art market, in major exhibitions, in artists’ associations, in fashionable society itself, and on the board of the recently founded Metropolitan Museum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In 1976, he etched his name into country music history when he was featured prominently in the documentary “Heartworn Highways.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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

One book had been bound in white, and it stood out prominently on a shelf among the black-bound books around it.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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