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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There are also suggestions that Australia is being considered as a market for Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand – which was featured prominently in the Netflix series.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
He cast himself as a centrist middle-class guy and featured his wife and three young children prominently in his campaign for governor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
On the large screen dominating the cavernous Jinnah Convention Centre, state television aired footage of his arrival and reception by Pakistani officials, prominently including army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
Florida is featuring quite prominently in this column of late.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026
The Gold-Bug sat prominently on top of her notebook.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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