1
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance
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Relevance
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2
as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant
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Recent Examples of preponderance
As with all screenlife movies, though, LifeHack eventually wears thin with its preponderance of very specific style over substance.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
The preponderance of high-end bags on the market tracks with a dramatic shift in how frequently the well-heeled travel.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
To Reitzes, the preponderance of buy ratings on the stock reflects complacency on the part of his Wall Street rivals.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for preponderance
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
The preponderance of high-end bags on the market tracks with a dramatic shift in how frequently the well-heeled travel.
—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
To Reitzes, the preponderance of buy ratings on the stock reflects complacency on the part of his Wall Street rivals.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for preponderance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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SpaceX just notched a remarkable launch-dominance milestone.
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At the time of merger talks there was speculation the Gurnee Mariano’s wouldn’t make the cut because of the nearby Jewel’s long-time — the company name has been around since 1932 –market dominance across the region.
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With multiple scoring chances and the majority of possession, Morocco has controlled much of these first 20 minutes in Boston.
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The anti-Netanyahu bloc is expected to secure a majority in parliament, according to recent polls, as Netanyahu’s coalition partners trail far behind.
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
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The fabric blend is just right for warmer days, providing soft coverage without bulk.
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In this case, looking at the ratio of phosphorus to nitrogen in present-day Earth’s rocky bulk could shed some light on where Earth’s phosphorus came from.
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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Arie has a reputation of advocating for self-empowerment and social consciousness in her music, as well as being outspoken on race and cultural identity issues.
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If the job of a debut album is to introduce an artist to the world, while a sophomore album reinforces their reputation, then a third album offers a channel for artists to expand beyond the familiar tricks and peculiarities that shot them to fame in the first place.
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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