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also ascendence
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
studied the ascendance of modernism in 20th-century art and design
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Recent Examples of ascendance
But this is a new world, and the ascendance of fascism can really pave the way for a product launch!
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Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
So its ascendance rests largely on the importance of data centers as critical infrastructure in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Rob explains Germany’s right-wing populist AfD party’s political ascendence and its goals for security policy.
—February 12, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
Rae, whose cultural ascendance also includes an appearance on the latest season of Netflix's Monster, earned a Best New Artist nomination this year thanks to the success of her debut album, Addison.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
So its ascendance rests largely on the importance of data centers as critical infrastructure in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Rob explains Germany’s right-wing populist AfD party’s political ascendence and its goals for security policy.
—February 12, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
Rae, whose cultural ascendance also includes an appearance on the latest season of Netflix's Monster, earned a Best New Artist nomination this year thanks to the success of her debut album, Addison.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendance
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Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pebblebrook coach George Washington was a front-row witness to Landrew’s dominance in the 2026 state championship.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Iberians of South America …domination, only the Spanish and Portuguese were admitted to their South American colonies.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins looked terrific all night, a thorough domination of Detroit indeed.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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What if humans were to lose their dominion over the planet, too?—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The National Capital Planning Commission has dominion over all White House construction and will vote on the plans today.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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The race for battery supremacy seems to be heating up at the moment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their ideology promotes Jewish supremacy over the entirety of historic Palestine, including the West Bank, and regards territorial compromise with Palestinians as both a political and theological impossibility.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dispensaries on tribal land were the first to open because of their sovereignty and ability to make their own rules.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the deal to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which claims sovereignty over the Indian Ocean territory, was first announced it was fully supported by the US.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The series begins with her and Jolyon’s wedding, and Francis certainly thinks that her six-episode season will be about ensuring her family’s ascendency into aristocratic society by finding a suitable match for her daughter June (Justine Emma Moore).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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Made from a single plot of Merlot in the estate vineyards of Château Branas Grand Poujeaux, Marpaout’s ascendancy is no accident.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the site, stories from the reign of King David are connected to the archaeology.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Jayne’s reign ends at 137 days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Ascendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendance. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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