ascendance

noun

ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s How to pronounce ascendance (audio)
variants also ascendence
Definition of ascendancenext
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 Stribling’s ascendance has become one of the stories of August for the 49ers, who could badly use another quality player in the starting lineup to complement newcomer Mike Evans, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle and Deebo Samuel. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Whether the podcasting asset bubble bursting led directly to the ascendance of YouTube and video podcasting, or was simply incidental to the inevitable growth of YouTube podcasts, is a question reserved for podcast philosophers. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The ascendance of Chinese open-source AI poses an economic threat to the US, Palantir’s chief technology officer said, joining a chorus of American executives sounding the alarm on Beijing’s growing AI clout. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 The ascendance of a young superstar in San Antonio. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ascendance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendance
  1. dominance
  2. domination
  3. dominion
  4. supremacy
  5. sovereignty
  6. ascendancy
  7. reign
Noun
  • In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • So did their strong three-person alliance, which through strategic gameplay and season-long dominance ensured at least one of them would have a real shot at winning the game.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • Water polo This was supposed to be the year another team in boys water polo was supposed to rise up and end Newport Harbor’s domination.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Prions en exerçant la domination, la domination que Dieu nous donne !
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of domination
Noun
  • Faced with the dominion of the identical copy, some modern artists chose to celebrate it; others took a more critical, even antagonistic stance.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Propelling themselves through the 00s, iconic franchises continued to thrive with both Star Wars and Star Trek maintaining their dominion over sci-fi cinema.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • China is taking the fight to the stars — America must reclaim space supremacy.
    — , FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And our government officials and employees must be free of the destructive Aryan supremacy philosophy.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • Although Koerte believes Europe needs to develop greater AI capabilities, complete sovereignty remains a pipe dream.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Rees-Mogg defended Britain’s decision to enter the war, arguing that the country’s victory over Nazi Germany preserved its sovereignty and prevented Hitler from continuing to expand across Europe.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of sovereignty
Noun
  • Readers will likely remember the fracas surrounding Patty García’s ascendency to the Democratic nomination, effectively a coronation.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Other notable awards included recognition of emerging Taiwanese carrier STARLUX’s ascendancy to Skytrax’s five-star rating category.
    — Barry Neild, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of ascendancy
Noun
  • During Chapek’s reign, the company also introduced a reservation system, which asks guests to plan in advance.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The structures include monasteries and fortresses that showcase the reign of the Lombards, who played a major role in the development of medieval European Christianity.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reign

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“Ascendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendance. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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