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coming before all others in importance
the predominate color in the painting the predominate reason for the change
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Recent Examples of predominate
Black and Latino visitors predominate, but on Friday afternoons a cohort of Orthodox Jewish children pack in before the Sabbath, emptying shelves of picture books like Yitzi and the Giant Menorah and A Synagogue Just Like Home.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 May 2025
In the mid-twentieth century, however, liberalism began to predominate to such an extent that republicanism, and its concern with the civic consequences of economic choices, largely faded from view.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Red, white and jack pines are the predominate evergreens in this forest in Marinette and Oconto counties in northeastern Wisconsin.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Musically, strings predominate, played with simplicity and sensitivity, serving as a perfect canvas to highlight his voice.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 May 2025
In the mid-twentieth century, however, liberalism began to predominate to such an extent that republicanism, and its concern with the civic consequences of economic choices, largely faded from view.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Red, white and jack pines are the predominate evergreens in this forest in Marinette and Oconto counties in northeastern Wisconsin.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Musically, strings predominate, played with simplicity and sensitivity, serving as a perfect canvas to highlight his voice.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominate
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Where in the past the predominant parties would at least pay lip service by either demanding higher taxes or lower spending, that appears to be out the window in DC these days.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Your predominant dosha—whether vata, pitta, or kapha—affects everything from your personality to your sleep tendencies.—
Anjana Rajbhandary,
Outside Online,
20 July 2025
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The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Atrium Ljungberg, White Arkitekter A huge, new city is being built in Sweden, but it’s not being constructed using steel or concrete — its main building material is wood.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Upon first arrival, many of Gupta's immediate concerns were about surviving his first Ithaca winter, but his primary aim was landing a job.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The project is the first to enlist youth to do this monitoring.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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With the first two episodes already having so much drama, the rest of the summer is sure to be eventful.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Predominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominate. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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