OVERMASTERING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈma-stə-riŋ

Definition of overmastering

as in main

coming before all others in importance a matter that should be given overmastering priority by the incoming administration

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overmastering

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verb

present participle of overmaster

as in overwhelming

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress the student was overmastered by the stress of taking the college placement test and broke down crying

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Adjective

But Gold Phoenix was inside both his main rivals and might have saved just enough ground to make the difference.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Kevin Knight, Ospreay Attacks The Death Riders Kevin Knight received little-to-no reaction for his entrance, but that’s to be expected as a young star in his first pay-per-view main event.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of main

Verb

Animal figurines, old postcards, miniature sculptures and other unexpected objects can add personality without overwhelming a room.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
The natural wood grain and streamlined proportions give it enough presence to anchor an entryway without overwhelming the surrounding decor.

— Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Definition of overwhelming

Adjective

While summer is still the predominant season, the average acreage burned in winter, spring and fall have all increased too, according to the analysis.

— Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Repeated, large fires have caused a decline in the predominant species of conifers, the black spruce, shifting what vegetation regrows.

— Joshua Partlow, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of predominant

Verb

The biggest event in the sporting calendar drew to a close at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Spain were crowned world champions for the second time, overcoming Argentina in one of the most dominant finals in recent memory.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Emotional intelligence, particularly self-awareness, is crucial to overcoming it.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of overcoming

Adjective

The Carolina Panthers’ offense bounced back Sunday following a defensively dominant start to training camp.

— Mike Kaye July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Morgan Stanley analysts suggest a $100 share price would imply zero value for SpaceX's AI division, which, along with the dominant space launch segment, currently operates at a significant loss.

— Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of dominant

Verb

Pape Sarr was on the pitch for Senegal’s devastating extra-time defeat by Belgium at that same stage, but joins Bergvall as a Spurs player who had little impact on a tournament where his career — and market value — could really have used a jolt.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Following a succession of heat waves that started even before the summer, wildfires have raged across France in recent weeks, devastating large swaths of land amid record temperatures and dry weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of devastating

Adjective

If diversification were really the primary reason to own private equity, more capital would already be there for that reason alone.

— Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The address of the shooting is listed as the primary residence for Elijah Bieniemy, according to online property records.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of primary

Adjective

The executions have drawn attention to the ageing death-row population in the US, as well as Florida’s status as the foremost death penalty state.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
Among the most significant was the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision Paris, one of the world’s foremost textile and fashion sourcing platforms.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of foremost

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