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
As with all screenlife movies, though, LifeHack eventually wears thin with its preponderance of very specific style over substance.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
The preponderance of high-end bags on the market tracks with a dramatic shift in how frequently the well-heeled travel.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
To Reitzes, the preponderance of buy ratings on the stock reflects complacency on the part of his Wall Street rivals.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for preponderance
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
The preponderance of high-end bags on the market tracks with a dramatic shift in how frequently the well-heeled travel.
—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
To Reitzes, the preponderance of buy ratings on the stock reflects complacency on the part of his Wall Street rivals.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for preponderance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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Even casual soccer fans know about Lionel Messi and his dominance (six goals already).
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Miami-Dade and Palm Beach together account for the overwhelming majority of Florida’s survivor population.
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If a simple majority of the workers vote to unionize, the union is then certified.
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These early precedents in fictional brutality also weaken Thomson’s next point, about literature’s superiority.
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Part of the reason for this is the Dodgers have entered a boring-great stage of hegemony, in which their superiority over the rest of the league is so pronounced that there is little to discuss on a day-to-day basis.
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The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
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The Furart Slim Wallet has built-in RFID-blocking technology, holds six cards, plus cash and an ID, and is thin enough to fit in pants pockets without any bulk.
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The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
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It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
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Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
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Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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