ASCENDANT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

ascendant

adjective

variants also ascendent

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Recent Examples of ascendant The comedienne and ascendant queen of awards show hosting recently looked back on her memorable but short-lived stint as a contestant on DWTS' 27th season, which aired in 2018. —

Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026 The monthlong war has seen Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard grow even more ascendant. —

ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant. —

James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 The ascendant mindset isn’t exactly moving Friedrich’s way. —

Andrew Zaleski, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ascendant

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ascending

Adjective

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
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