Synonyms of ascendancy

ascendancy

noun

ə-ˈsen-dən(t)-sē 

variants also ascendency

as in dominance

controlling power or influence over others

a book chronicling the ascendancy of fascism in Europe after World War I

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominance
• domination
• reign
• supremacy
• hegemony
• ascendance
• predominance
• ascendence
• importance
• dominion
• preeminence
• sovereignty
• direction
• imperium
• superiority
• sovranty
• predominancy
• primacy
• takeover
• management
• lordship
• mastery
• control
• moment
• sway
• jurisdiction
• pull
• grip
• clutch
• eminence
• scepter
• clout
• weight
• privilege
• arm
• authority
• prerogative
• right
• command
• might
• hold
• choke hold

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

Examples of ascendancy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump’s domestic backers have expressed glee at the prospect of far-right ascendancy that would leave Macron weakened. —Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024

With Austria seemingly in the ascendancy, Turkey counterpunched to double its lead. —Ben Morse, CNN, 2 July 2024

Earlier this spring, Peso Pluma became the first regional Mexican artist to perform on the main stage at Coachella, with the close of his set featuring an onscreen tribute to the Mexican music legends who paved the way for his ascendancy. —Andrew Barker, Variety, 27 June 2024

But what might be even more remarkable about the Yankees’ early season ascendancy is that, in the absence of Cole, a large measure of it can be attributed to homegrown starting pitching. —Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024