Both Uses
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- Griswold began publishing an alternative weekly paper called the Bayside Weekly, which eventually developed into one of the most prominent publishing companies in San Francisco.
p. 77.5 *prominent = important and well-known
- The Gold-Bug sat prominently on top of her notebook.
p. 249.8 *prominently = conspicuously (in a way that is easily noticed)
Definitions:
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(1)
(prominent as in: a prominent politician) well-known or important -- especially of a person who is respected
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(2)
(prominent as in: a prominent place on the shelf) very easily noticed
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(3)
(prominent as in: a prominent jaw) sticking out and easily noticed
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)