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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
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.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Shiite Iran feared the regional ascendance of Sunni radicalism in the form of the puritanical Taliban, an ambitious al-Qaeda, and other militant factions, as well as further instability on its eastern border—Iran was then, and remains now, home to many Afghan refugees.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The Orioles purchase came as the latest signal of Ares’ rapid ascendance in the alternative asset sector, alongside familiar giants Carlyle, KKR, and Apollo.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Madison has developed a reputation of being very particular in choosing her roles, and despite numerous outreaches, has not engaged in much since her comet-like ascendance after Anora premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Shiite Iran feared the regional ascendance of Sunni radicalism in the form of the puritanical Taliban, an ambitious al-Qaeda, and other militant factions, as well as further instability on its eastern border—Iran was then, and remains now, home to many Afghan refugees.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The Orioles purchase came as the latest signal of Ares’ rapid ascendance in the alternative asset sector, alongside familiar giants Carlyle, KKR, and Apollo.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Madison has developed a reputation of being very particular in choosing her roles, and despite numerous outreaches, has not engaged in much since her comet-like ascendance after Anora premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendance
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After two years of the Florida Panthers’ postseason dominance, is the road clear for another team to win the Stanley Cup?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The deal marks a major endorsement of AMD's AI hardware and software capabilities as the company competes with Nvidia for dominance in the AI chip market.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Not long after Scopely set out on this path, then-Disney execs Tim O’Brien and Javier Ferreira joined Driver in his quest for mobile-gaming domination.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Morgan Pope continued her domination of the game and further cemented herself as the favorite to win season 27.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 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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Yet, Pierson points out, the ascendancy of brisket in Jewish kitchens can be attributed to the kosher laws and our love of tradition and economics.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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The practice began in earnest with Anders Breivik, who in 2011, motivated by White supremacy, carried out a mass killing of over 70 people in Norway, Rutland said, adding Breivik inscribed slogans on his weapons and gave them names after Norse gods like Odin and Thor.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, they were considered right-wing if they were propelled by racial supremacy, misogyny or opposition to liberal agendas.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 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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What if a consistent winner could tap into a regional hegemony that stretched across the Mountain West?—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
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 7 Oct. 2025.
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