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as in ascending
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Recent Examples of ascendant
The ascendant Swiftian feminism is mixed with a couple of cutesy animal sidekicks, binges of instant ramyeon, anime stylization, and ass-kicking action sequences.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
But recent wins by Karol G and Rosalía demonstrate there is openness to the new and ascendant alongside the venerable.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Outside of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu appears ascendant.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025
Government borrowing levels were bumping up against the debt ceiling, and the ascendant Tea Party was demanding substantial cuts.
—Mary Childs, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
But recent wins by Karol G and Rosalía demonstrate there is openness to the new and ascendant alongside the venerable.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Outside of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu appears ascendant.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025
Government borrowing levels were bumping up against the debt ceiling, and the ascendant Tea Party was demanding substantial cuts.
—Mary Childs, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendant
ascending
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Ascendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendant. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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