predominately

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nate·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nət-lē How to pronounce predominately (audio)

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This year’s event, entitled This Is The Table, served over 40 dinner tables full of predominately Black editors, founders, and sponsors. Essence, 11 Sep. 2025 Curiously, Perry's fan base is predominately tween, the same demographic that flocked to her shows donning kitty ears 20 years ago. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 Ben Bridge Jeweler currently has 36 retail stores predominately in the western United States, including official Rolex boutiques in Seattle, San Diego and Honolulu. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Bridgewater has played 10 seasons in the NFL, predominately with the Minnesota Vikings, who he was selected by in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predominately

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First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of predominately was in 1594

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“Predominately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominately. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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