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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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
The Blended Wing Body derives the preponderance of its operating cost improvement from its aerodynamics and thus avoids the risk of propulsion technology that is pushing the limits of physics.
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
On its face, the slackening of interest in demonstrating against Trump in his second term—despite the preponderance of issues that trigger his opposition every day—can be understood simply as a change in the political atmosphere.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Such violation has already been observed in quarks (another building block of the universe), but that discrepancy wasn’t enough to account for the preponderance of matter over antimatter.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
On its face, the slackening of interest in demonstrating against Trump in his second term—despite the preponderance of issues that trigger his opposition every day—can be understood simply as a change in the political atmosphere.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Such violation has already been observed in quarks (another building block of the universe), but that discrepancy wasn’t enough to account for the preponderance of matter over antimatter.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The preponderance of hacks involving feminine hygiene products deserves a section all its own.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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Known for his dominance on both ends of the floor, Diarra was named the Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his BAL career.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Those two teams have won nine of the past 12 Grand Tour titles, and their spending matches their dominance.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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Trump said his second invite came as an attempt to establish peace in Gaza, where a majority of the fighting has transpired.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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There, the majority named Turkey, reflecting a bilateral relationship that has been marked by historical territorial and cultural tensions.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Yet as more data has emerged demonstrating the safety or even superiority of AI for some tasks, those views are likely changing.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Red Bull enjoyed a period of superiority since the inception of the current ground effect era in 2022, thanks to the aerodynamic expertise of the team's former chief technical officer, Adrian Newey.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Crayola markers are on sale during Prime Day 2025, like this single 40-count pack for just $15, or buy in bulk as a classroom gift with a 12-pack for only a few bucks more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Gavi, at its most basic level, is Costco for immunizations, wielding its massive purchasing power to buy vaccines in bulk for cheap.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Real Madrid’s winning reputation is built on their clinical efficiency in both boxes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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