as in main
coming before all others in importance
parental involvement has been found to be the predominant factor in a child's success in school
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Recent Examples of predominant
The Caribbean Princess completed an 11-day voyage that had departed on April 28 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, during which passengers and crew suffered from an outbreak of the highly contagious virus, which has predominant symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
But Homan’s approach is the predominant one right now, and the department has been quietly reversing changes that Miller ordered.
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Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Distractions help keep Las Vegas’ predominant industry in business.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
The predominant symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea, and the agency cited norovirus as the cause.
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Nollaig O'Connor,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
But Homan’s approach is the predominant one right now, and the department has been quietly reversing changes that Miller ordered.
—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Distractions help keep Las Vegas’ predominant industry in business.
—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
The predominant symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea, and the agency cited norovirus as the cause.
—
Nollaig O'Connor,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for predominant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominant
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The fact that every single main cast member is on the ballot suggests that HBO made sure all main cast members were submitted and then allowed recurring performers to submit themselves.
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However, that change requires the Green Mountain Care Board, the state's main healthcare regulator, to go through a rulemaking process, which would not be finalized by the start of the coming hospital fiscal year in October, delaying the pricing reform implementation.
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Brazil cruised past Scotland in a dominant victory in Miami.
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Without registering a goal or an assist, Pedri has been the best passer in a Spain midfield unit that has looked secure and dominant with the ball, albeit against two far less talented opponents.
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LondonReuters — King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the central London landmark serving as the British monarch’s primary residence.
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Who enforces Assembly Bill 660 The primary responsibility for enforcing Assembly Bill 660, an amendment to the California Retail Food Code, falls on local enforcement, a spokesperson with the California Department of Public Health said.
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This decision was made with the best interests of our students and families as the foremost priority, ensuring that Chartiers Valley students continue to receive safe, reliable, and consistent transportation to and from school.
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Kuperwasser, who served in the Israeli military for 35 years, believes that Hezbollah’s foremost goal is to return to the south along with the civilian population, a possibility repeatedly ruled out by Israel’s high command.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.
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“Predominant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominant. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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