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
Another key element is the predominance of social media as a major channel of communication in today’s society.
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Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Like most industries in the North American business ecosystem, the legal cannabis industry is a stronghold of male predominance.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The predominance of Teslas in Wyoming mirrors another reality for most gasoline superusers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2022
Though beauty is still largely a brick-and-mortar business and the company’s predominance in physical retail isn’t new, the next 35 years entail looking at the future of eventing and IRL experiences to maintain existing customers and attract new ones.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Like most industries in the North American business ecosystem, the legal cannabis industry is a stronghold of male predominance.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The predominance of Teslas in Wyoming mirrors another reality for most gasoline superusers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2022
Though beauty is still largely a brick-and-mortar business and the company’s predominance in physical retail isn’t new, the next 35 years entail looking at the future of eventing and IRL experiences to maintain existing customers and attract new ones.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominance
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But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dominance of Wilson, Langley and Moroney will be welcomed as a signpost for the many who have championed the underdog role of women in country in recent years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Weaker unions mean workers have less influence over tax policy, leading to elite domination and faster profit growth in low-union companies.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And without a strong political center, Japan will be less able to resist Chinese domination of Asia or sustain international cooperation on free economic exchange.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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America’s supremacy in chip designing is uncontested.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For an administration that claims to be concerned about maintaining technological and scientific supremacy against international rivals, the political warfare on higher education makes no sense.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ralf Rangnick's men are jostling with Bosnia & Herzegovina for early dominion in Group H and travel to face the Dragons on Tuesday in a crucial clash.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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The most likely result is perpetuation of the status quo, under which Israel controls the entirety of the territory between the River and the Sea and imposes differing degrees of authority over Palestinians under its dominion.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Manu individuals are beginning to blend food sovereignty with the desire to reconnect with the source of their meals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Predominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominance. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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