as in mostly
for the most part
a predominantly middle-class neighborhood
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Recent Examples of predominantly
Transition emerged as a recurring theme among our predominantly Black group.
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Essence, 22 July 2025
These samples were predominantly from African American people, who largely had mixed ancestry.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 21 July 2025
We’re predominantly focused on growing that organically, investing aggressively and responsibly into that growth and returning excess cash to shareholders through share purchase.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 July 2025
However, there are many typical dishes that are influenced by the predominantly Italian and Spanish immigrants.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Essence, 22 July 2025
These samples were predominantly from African American people, who largely had mixed ancestry.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 21 July 2025
We’re predominantly focused on growing that organically, investing aggressively and responsibly into that growth and returning excess cash to shareholders through share purchase.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 July 2025
However, there are many typical dishes that are influenced by the predominantly Italian and Spanish immigrants.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominantly
Adverb
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According to Joseph Lautenbach, a wildlife biologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the state has seen a mostly steady increase in its native rabbit species, the eastern cottontail, over the past 10 years.—
Emma Wozniak,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The contraceptives, which are mostly long-lasting types of birth control such as IUDs and injectables, are currently stored in a warehouse in Belgium.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Door County, including the following locations, Washington Island, Sister Bay, Rowleys Bay and Ellison Bay.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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The ranking focuses mainly on ease of travel, while another ranking closely monitored by CNBC Travel, the Nomad Passport Index, ranks passports by five criteria, including taxation, and is more focused on global citizenship.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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The company's Pentagon contracts are primarily to design AI systems that crunch large amounts of data to come up with potential strike targets.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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However, the school found something in Oke, who had a breakout 2024 season, primarily as a nose tackle.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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Soto’s defensive struggles contribute to their 108.4 fly ball multiplier, while 1B Pete Alonso and 3B Mark Vientos are chiefly culpable for their 123.2 grounder multiplier.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The increasing cost of programming, chiefly sports rights, has also forced subscribers to be asked to bear the burden.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, luxury buyers, who often pay cash, remain largely unaffected.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Thanks to the area’s remote setting and limited development, these snakes thrive in a largely untouched environment.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Predominantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominantly. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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