prominently

[prom-uh-nuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prominently¹

prominent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Her official Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey page even has the silhouette of a helicopter in the logo, while the choppers and the congresswoman in flight jacket feature prominently in the background of her sites.

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Social media and blogs have been flooded with tributes and personal stories from those her books have helped, while news outlets around the world reported her passing prominently.

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“Out of all the colors that could be chosen, the Defendant chose packaging that prominently features the same color blue that Smucker uses and has trademark rights in,” the complaint said.

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Taylor’s legislative correspondent, Angelo Elia, had what can only be described as an American swastika flag prominently displayed in his background.

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Other media and sports betting sites tweeting about the Bruins’ turnaround from 0-4 to darlings of the college football world prominently featured pictures of the blond-haired assistant coach.

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