1
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance
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Relevance
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2
as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant
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Recent Examples of preponderance
Civil juries decide liability and damages by a preponderance of evidence rather than the higher criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt; this distinction shaped the stakes and legal strategy in the trial.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Among the preponderance of good advice are suggestions like: restore economic optimism, train people to use AI, foster inclusion and flexible work arrangements, and prioritize psychological safety.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The crowd and the preponderance of an App State tradition — black-and-gold overalls were worn by many fans — was also notable.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Sports in particular is ripe for bundling, given the unraveling of traditional pay-TV and the preponderance of niche services left in limbo by the transition to digital.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Among the preponderance of good advice are suggestions like: restore economic optimism, train people to use AI, foster inclusion and flexible work arrangements, and prioritize psychological safety.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The crowd and the preponderance of an App State tradition — black-and-gold overalls were worn by many fans — was also notable.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Sports in particular is ripe for bundling, given the unraveling of traditional pay-TV and the preponderance of niche services left in limbo by the transition to digital.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
Noun
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Turmoil and disruption in the traditional television business, from the new dominance of YouTube and streaming platforms to the rise of AI, will dominate conversations at the international TV confab MIPCOM Cannes.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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In a battle for NFC supremacy, Tampa Bay exerted its dominance while the Niners’ season — which looked so promising last Thursday — appears to be in total flux following the likely season-ending injury to Fred Warner and San Francisco’s floundering performance.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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If the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds, where will The Free Press focus the majority of its editorial attention?—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the western region, a secession fight has long brewed mainly among English-speaking citizens who claim they are marginalized by the French-speaking majority.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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By dispelling the myth of SPS superiority, this study opens the door to more flexible and cost-effective production strategies, accelerating the path toward safer, high-performance solid-state batteries, according to the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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But she is best remembered for Keeping Up Appearances and her role as Hyacinth Bucket, a working-class woman with pretensions of social superiority.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The compression features will also help cut down on bulk.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Shoppers should take advantage of sales and coupons, buy generic items and buy in bulk if possible in order to save money.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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When counseling clients, financial advisors often draw a distinction between investing and speculation.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Find the distinction in your relationships as Venus enters Libra.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, revelations of some LDP lawmakers’ ties to the former Unification Church hurt the party’s reputation.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Its vibrant arts community, outdoor recreation, and vintage boutiques and shops add to its charming town reputation.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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