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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The phrase has been in circulation for decades, used most prominently by Ronald Reagan during his presidency.
From Salon
Expedia has appeared more prominently in AI responses about hotels, for example, after adding granular descriptions of amenities like complimentary parking, streaming services and pools at certain locations, Koedijk said.
Spy thrillers have also long featured prominently, often portraying Pakistan as the biggest threat to India - a familiar trope rooted in decades of geopolitical tension between the two countries.
From BBC
Honorees will be the first to receive the updated ribbon and medallion, which production staff say will appear prominently in the televised broadcast, recorded this weekend and airing later this month on CBS.
From Salon
Failing to prominently display the canvases can be costly.
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