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also ascendent
as in ascending
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Recent Examples of ascendant
The movie might strategically skimp on details about the newly ascendant policies that result, but the size of the tome suggests that Liz has put a few of the particulars in writing.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
In 1977, Rolling Stone profiled Keaton as her star was ascendant.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s also accompanied by his debut monograph, a fuller record of an ascendant practice intent on restoring fullness and tenderness to Black life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Certainly Machado’s profile is ascendant.
—David Smilde, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
In 1977, Rolling Stone profiled Keaton as her star was ascendant.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s also accompanied by his debut monograph, a fuller record of an ascendant practice intent on restoring fullness and tenderness to Black life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Certainly Machado’s profile is ascendant.
—David Smilde, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendant
ascending
Adjective
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The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2020
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An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively. 14.—
Kevin Hanson,
SI.com,
2 Aug. 2019
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“Ascendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendant. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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