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
American resumes flights American Airlines, the predominant carrier at Miami International Airport, resumed its service to Venezuela between Miami and Caracas in late April after a multi-year hiatus.
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David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Finding existential pain on the daybeds would not be CBS’s predominant concern that first season.
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Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
But a centennial is as good a time as any to fill in what the predominant narrative often leaves out.
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Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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
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David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Finding existential pain on the daybeds would not be CBS’s predominant concern that first season.
—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
But a centennial is as good a time as any to fill in what the predominant narrative often leaves out.
—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominant
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Because Swift has no docking ports or grappling fixtures to grab onto, Katalyst built its 880-pound, 5-foot tall LINK spacecraft with a custom robotic capture mechanism that will attach to a feature on the satellite’s main structure.
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One of the festival’s main attractions is the FIFA store, an 8,000-square-foot indoor facility on the east side of the grounds.
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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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Roughly two-thirds of American households own their primary residence, according to the Federal Survey of Consumer Finances from 2022, the most recent edition.
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The capacity of the primary viewing area at the Washington Monument is set at about 150,000, according to Secret Service Special Agent in Charge David Yamen, who runs the agency's dignitary protective division.
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The day’s matches started off with a thrilling contest between Norway and the Ivory Coast, which went all the way down to the final minutes before one of the tournament’s foremost stars scored a crucial goal to send the Norwegians through.
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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