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Recent Examples of ascendant
Carl’s nomination failed, but his views are ascendant.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
With the Watts riots still several months in the future, the city, as far as anyone knew, was ascendant.
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Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
And the forces that contributed to their demise — avarice, ignorance and a lack of imagination — are ascendant, illustrated by plans for a five-story Rolex shop on Las Olas and the Gekko district being built in downtown West Palm Beach.
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Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Instead of a conversation on fouls and play stoppage, fans will see youth, ascendant stars and teams, and basketball that’s inherently entertaining to watch.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ascendant
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
With the Watts riots still several months in the future, the city, as far as anyone knew, was ascendant.
—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
And the forces that contributed to their demise — avarice, ignorance and a lack of imagination — are ascendant, illustrated by plans for a five-story Rolex shop on Las Olas and the Gekko district being built in downtown West Palm Beach.
—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Instead of a conversation on fouls and play stoppage, fans will see youth, ascendant stars and teams, and basketball that’s inherently entertaining to watch.
—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ascendant
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.
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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.
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“Ascendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendant. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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