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also ascendency
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
a book chronicling the ascendancy of fascism in Europe after World War I
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Recent Examples of ascendancy
Of course, Jude’s ascendency has long hinged on his eagerness to look for the absurdity in the serious, and the seriousness in the absurd.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
In a time of TikTok and YouTube ascendancy, all the news that’s fit to print is getting shorter, and a lot less or a lot more serious.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Mamdani’s ascendancy also comes at an unusual moment for News Corp.’s New York paper, which now occupies a unique place in the American media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
But prioritizing working-class Americans over elites has been a key rhetorical theme in Mr. Trump’s political ascendancy, and Mr. Hawley has embraced it.
—Robert Draper, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
In a time of TikTok and YouTube ascendancy, all the news that’s fit to print is getting shorter, and a lot less or a lot more serious.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Mamdani’s ascendancy also comes at an unusual moment for News Corp.’s New York paper, which now occupies a unique place in the American media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
But prioritizing working-class Americans over elites has been a key rhetorical theme in Mr. Trump’s political ascendancy, and Mr. Hawley has embraced it.
—Robert Draper, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendancy
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China bans Nvidia’s AI chips China banned its largest technology companies from buying Nvidia’s AI chips, Beijing’s latest effort to gain global tech dominance over the US.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers’ legendary tight end is complimentary of the dominance that highlighted Sunday’s 30-0 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
22 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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Pure domination at the line of scrimmage to create chaos all over the field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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After this, the reign of Jesus on Earth will begin for 1,000 years, the organization said.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Houston’s eight-year reign atop the AL West is nearing an end.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 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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Again, multiple collectives competing against each other was an issue all over the country, including at Penn State’s main competition for Big Ten supremacy.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Ascendancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendancy. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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