PREDOMINANCE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

predominance

noun

pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s

as in dominance

controlling power or influence over others the predominance of the Dutch in international trade during the 17th century

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Recent Examples of predominance The gene expression in the muscle tissue suggested a predominance of slow-twitch muscle fibers indicating the mammoth's muscles were built for stamina, ideal for long, steady travel across the cold, expansive steppes. —

Jay Kakade december 03, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025 Cardinale’s blends are often referred to as mountain wines because of the predominance of high-altitude fruit in their compositions. —

Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025 Advertisement Despite his predominance in the comedy sector, the Emmys presented a high-stakes challenge for an entertainer in the midst of a big push to escape that box. —

Judy Berman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025 In the 1600s the British parliament firmly established its predominance over the king, while Europe saw the rise of absolute monarchies in the then-great continental powers of Spain and France. —

Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predominance

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Noun

Most Grand Slams are experiencing a flood of fans and record revenue overall, much of that helped by the emerging dominance of Sinner and Alcaraz, who could build their budding rivalry for another decade or more.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
Some build through competitive dominance, constantly seeking an advantage over rivals.

— Kim Lawton, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026