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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Two California shoppers say Costco mislead customers nationwide by prominently advertising its rotisserie chicken as containing no preservatives, while discreetly listing two added preservatives — sodium phosphate and carrageenan — in fine print in the ingredient list.
From Los Angeles Times
The term refers to younger, slim gay men with a boyish look, and Sivan's image appears prominently in Google results and on Wikipedia's definition page.
From BBC
Parish and town councils have sometimes been the butt of jokes, featuring prominently in the sitcom The Vicar of Dibley or may be known for Weaver's row that went viral with millions of views.
From BBC
However, this tourney attracts lords and knights from great houses throughout Westeros, including a couple whose families figure prominently in “Game of Thrones.”
From Salon
Other parts of the healthcare plan include transparency initiatives, such as making providers and insurers prominently post their prices, along with a call for Congress to fund what’s known as cost-sharing reduction payments.
From MarketWatch
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