as in mostly
for the most part
a predominantly middle-class neighborhood
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Recent Examples of predominantly
Although Bernice Poole Fulson had broken the color barrier in 1963, Queens persisted as a predominantly white institution navigating integration unevenly.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Simpson has been predominantly a left guard in his career.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The slick, predominantly instrumental music KIFM played clicked with many listeners.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The humanitarian calculus A Kurdish insurgency, however well intentioned, would be fought predominantly in civilian terrain.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Simpson has been predominantly a left guard in his career.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The slick, predominantly instrumental music KIFM played clicked with many listeners.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The humanitarian calculus A Kurdish insurgency, however well intentioned, would be fought predominantly in civilian terrain.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominantly
Adverb
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Although some information about board of managers applicants has been released, details on superintendent candidates have mostly remained under wraps.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Though operational only from 2000, its regal and spiritual trappings lend a unique old-world charm to those who come here—mostly from India, the Middle East, the UK, USA, France and Russia—looking for more than massages and weight loss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Even though Khamenei's father is dead, an account with his portrait was active on Thursday, mainly reposting messages from his son.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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In Illinois — a state every bit as blue as Washington and New York — Pritzker has proposed a fiscal 2027 budget that’s mainly about belt-tightening.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Service Guests are looked after primarily by husband-and-wife team John and Olivia de Villiers who coordinate and host every aspect of a stay at Freelands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The high costs are likely only temporary, depending primarily on the longevity of the conflict in the Middle East.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gas prices in the United States have risen sharply, chiefly because of the de facto blockage of the crucial Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s southern coast.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yet the effort has struggled to gain traction at the Capitol, chiefly blocked by Patrick, a gambling opponent who controls the Senate.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The game was largely back and forth after halftime, until the Jayhawks seized momentum late.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Officials with the state Air Resources Board said the proposal largely maintains the status quo for refineries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The lawsuit notes that Lipari, as well as the individuals principally involved in Lipari Brothers’ operations, are white.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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These are not exclusive to Helmand Province but principally focused on that province.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Predominantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominantly. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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