prominently

Meanings

• adjective

  placing or coming before all else in importance, size, or prominence

  - "The most prominently displayed painting in the museum was a Mona Lisa."
  - "Despite his initial reservations, the new employee quickly became the most prominent figure in the company."

• verb

  giving prominence or importance to something

  - "The museum prominently displays works by local artists."
  - "The company's CEO prominently featured in the business magazine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɑmɪnəntli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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promenade , dominant , substantial , vigilant , resistant

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Variants

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prominent , prominently

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Etymology

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From Middle English prominence, from prominere ‘make prominent’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prominently' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'prominence' has the same root as the word 'eminent', which means 'distinguished or prominent'.

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1. preeminence: A state or position of being superior or most important

2. eminence: A position of high rank or esteem

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Quotes

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1. His eyes, which tended to bulge when he was exercised, were not quite "prominent".

   - E. L. Doctorow,{it}Ragtime{/it},1974

2. I don't mind his calling me raw. He is reckoned raw himself and at the same time perhaps the most "prominent" of the younger poets here.

   - Robert Frost,letter,c. 16 June 1913

3. … and a small precise mouth he kept pursed over teeth a shade too "prominent" and yellow.

   - John Updike,{it}The Afterlife{/it},1994

4. When the easy way out seemed to be for a number of "prominent" men to support a petition to get Davis a pardon, which, if granted, would get the President and others off the hook, Davis was determined to let them hang there.

   - Robert Penn Warren,{it}Jefferson Davis Gets His Citizenship Back{/it},1980

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'prominently' is often used to describe a character or object that stands out or plays a significant role in the story. In art, a painting or sculpture may be described as prominently displayed if it is given a prominent position in a gallery or museum.

How to Memorize "prominently"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Prominent Things Stand Out' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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