Synonyms of predominance

predominance

noun

pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s 

as in dominance

controlling power or influence over others

the predominance of the Dutch in international trade during the 17th century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominance
• domination
• supremacy
• dominion
• sovereignty
• superiority
• reign
• ascendancy
• hegemony
• jurisdiction
• preeminence
• ascendance
• imperium
• importance
• predominancy
• primacy
• control
• lordship
• takeover
• management
• mastery
• privilege
• authority
• sway
• grip
• scepter
• eminence
• direction
• prerogative
• command
• clutch
• right
• clout
• arm
• might
• choke hold
• weight
• moment
• pull
• hold

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predominance

Although Sigmund Freud was once one of the most recognizable faces of psychology, this scientific discipline has developed significantly since the time of his predominance. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

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