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as in ascending
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Recent Examples of ascendant
It’s been axiomatic from time to time, for decades now, that the United States is in decline, and that somebody else—most recently, China—is the ascendant power.
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
The end of the series discusses an ascendant movement in certain states to start regulating this space.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Hits Daily Double, usually a reliable Coachella source, reported back in October that ascendant dance musician Fred again.. would be a 2025 headliner.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Jon Pareles, the chief pop music critic at The New York Times, spotlights four ascendant artists: Jensen McRae, J Noa, Oklou and Mei Semones.
—Kate Lopresti, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
The end of the series discusses an ascendant movement in certain states to start regulating this space.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Hits Daily Double, usually a reliable Coachella source, reported back in October that ascendant dance musician Fred again.. would be a 2025 headliner.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Jon Pareles, the chief pop music critic at The New York Times, spotlights four ascendant artists: Jensen McRae, J Noa, Oklou and Mei Semones.
—Kate Lopresti, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendant
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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 2 May. 2025.
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