ASCENDANCE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

ascendance

noun

ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s

variants also ascendence

Definition of ascendance

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

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Noun

With their countries in a generational contest for economic and technological dominance, the two appear to be betting that a combination of personal rapport and mutual interest can prevent the competition from boiling over into open conflict.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
He was often referred to as chill, despite his large size and general dominance on the Brooks Falls during the salmon migration.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 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

Zimbabwe government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said the proposal contained conditions the country could not accept, citing concerns over data sharing, fairness, sovereignty and Washington’s shift away from global health institutions.

— Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Which is something that Carney says Canada doesn’t want anyway, in the interests of maintaining its own sovereignty and autonomy.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sovereignty

Noun

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
The backstory Since its opening in 2011, the Roundhouse has witnessed—and in many ways propelled—Beacon’s ascendency as a destination for food, art, and shopping.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascendancy

Noun

Along the route taken by tourists and pilgrims are several steles marking ritual proclamations made on behalf of emperors during the first year of each reign.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
But Felix had his reign and has since put his content creation on the back burner.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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