PREDOMINANCE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

predominance

noun

pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s

Definition of predominance

as in dominance

controlling power or influence over others the predominance of the Dutch in international trade during the 17th century

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Recent Examples of predominance Bogle links the predominance of servants on-screen in the 1930s to the Great Depression. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 Local bookstores were, at the time, folding en masse, and people were mad about the growing predominance of chain retail. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026 The predominance of solids was evident also in the Mantero collection, where high-shine blends dominated by silk were plied into double satins in rich and shimmering tones such as violet, Majorelle blue and fiery red. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 The gene expression in the muscle tissue suggested a predominance of slow-twitch muscle fibers indicating the mammoth's muscles were built for stamina, ideal for long, steady travel across the cold, expansive steppes. — Jay Kakade december 03, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predominance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominance

Noun

Its upcoming open-source release challenges the notion of Western AI dominance, signaling China has closed the technological gap.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
This is due to a growing sense throughout Europe that FIFA is seeking to make incursions into both UEFA’s dominance and income.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of dominance

Noun

Most recently, he’s rallied to add a further bit of brightness to his public profile by turning in a stellar domination of the Ohio Derby, much to the relief of his veteran trainer Steve Asmussen and his jockey Jose Ortiz.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The quick, decisive defeat marked Rome’s final domination of the peninsula and solidified their influence over regional trade and military routes.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Definition of domination

Noun

Two more executive orders this summer declared quantum supremacy a national priority.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Australia once had a thriving car industry, with Holden, a General Motors brand, and Ford Australia battling for supremacy throughout much of the twentieth century.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 28 July 2026

Definition of supremacy

Noun

The preview opens with an introduction to demon king Ravana asserting his dominion across the three realms of heaven, earth, and the underworld.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
Historical roots As Roberts’ majority opinion demonstrates, the definition of citizenship that Americans inherited from Britain and the common law included everyone born in a place where the king’s dominion extended.

— Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of dominion

Noun

In June, the European Commission unveiled its most comprehensive initiative yet to strengthen the bloc’s technological sovereignty.

— Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is demanding that the US clarify the conditions under which the arrest occurred, alleging a possible violation of national sovereignty.

— Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026