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also ascendence
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
On November 2, 2025, the Baltimore Museum of Art will open the mid-career survey capturing the power and poignancy of Sherald’s artistry, tracing her ascendance to the most influential figurative painter of our time.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The demand reflects the ascendance of digital assets in the Trump era, after years of knock-down-drag-out fights with regulators in the Biden administration.
—semafor.com, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest factors in Charlotte FC’s ascendance, Smith has accumulated three yellow cards over the course of the season.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Given Rutschman's struggles, his entrance into arbitration eligibility and Basallo's ascendance, MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes the Orioles are looking to trade away the injured star.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The demand reflects the ascendance of digital assets in the Trump era, after years of knock-down-drag-out fights with regulators in the Biden administration.
—semafor.com, 12 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest factors in Charlotte FC’s ascendance, Smith has accumulated three yellow cards over the course of the season.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Given Rutschman's struggles, his entrance into arbitration eligibility and Basallo's ascendance, MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes the Orioles are looking to trade away the injured star.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendance
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Ix Ch’ak Ch’een may have wielded significant power, as the inscriptions connect her to Testigo Cielo, a key figure in the Kaanuˀl dynasty, known for its dominance during this Mayan period.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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His best finish this season was third at LIV Golf Indianapolis, and he’s acknowledged that his form hasn’t matched his past dominance.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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After a slow opening two weeks, the explosive plays are back for Mahomes and the Chiefs, culminating in their 31-0 domination of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Stafford put together an incredible performance in the Los Angeles Rams’ 35-7 domination of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In an interview in August, tech journalist Cleo Abram asked Altman to give an example of a business decision that was best for the world at the expense of his own company’s ascendancy.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The union issued a statement to members on Wednesday that underscores the ascendancy of these projects, which are typically feature-length narratives that are divided into one- to three-minute segments for consumption in portrait mode on mobile.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Sep. 2025
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So the method here is to co-opt the hysterical semiotics of alt-righters for sickle supremacy.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Or will Sora 2 just be a flash in the pan that fails to weaken Meta’s social media supremacy?—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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The surging price of gold is boosting some developing economies, challenging the US dollar’s hegemony — and changing jewelry designs.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the time, a counter-discourse was also emerging that sought to challenge the Atlanticist hegemony over the historicization of art from the non-Western world.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cardinale’s blends are often referred to as mountain wines because of the predominance of high-altitude fruit in their compositions.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Despite his predominance in the comedy sector, the Emmys presented a high-stakes challenge for an entertainer in the midst of a big push to escape that box.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Ascendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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