predominately

adverb

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

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While it has thus far been signed by nearly 250 arts organizations and hundreds of individuals, major museums are conspicuous by their absence, with signatures predominately coming from arts centers, associations and regional councils. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 No doubt there are many that will appreciate the fact that Watches and Wonders remains relatively small and still predominately high-end. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for predominately

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First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Oct. 2025.

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