predominantly
adverb
pre·dom·i·nant·ly
pri-ˈdä-mə-nənt-lē 
-ˈdäm-nənt-
: for the most part : mainly
Examples of predominantly in a Sentence
a predominantly middle-class neighborhood
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An annual tradition in the legal circle, as well as his UCLA symposium sit-downs, the hourlong speech from the predominantly softspoken Ziffren clearly had a few attendees squirming in their seats near the end.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The premiere sees Major Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo) arrive in the predominantly white Derry to swiftly encounter disrespect and racist attacks.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The only exception to that limit would be along the Washington Street corridor, where predominantly residential projects could be built up to 500 feet, according to city officials.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Sharing the culture While Fleming’s classes in city classrooms and community centers with the youth are predominantly populated by Black youths, his Saturday classes are usually more diverse.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The premiere sees Major Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo) arrive in the predominantly white Derry to swiftly encounter disrespect and racist attacks.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The only exception to that limit would be along the Washington Street corridor, where predominantly residential projects could be built up to 500 feet, according to city officials.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Sharing the culture While Fleming’s classes in city classrooms and community centers with the youth are predominantly populated by Black youths, his Saturday classes are usually more diverse.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for predominantly
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“Predominantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominantly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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