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
One of the pain points that has thwarted textile-to-textile recycling at scale is the preponderance of elastane that’s blended into everything from denim to leggings.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
After spending the preponderance of last season in the minors, Viel made the Bruins’ opening-night roster.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The Kings have played 45 games, the preponderance of their campaign, and lost 13 of the past 20, 11 of the last 16 and three of their past four.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
One of the pain points that has thwarted textile-to-textile recycling at scale is the preponderance of elastane that’s blended into everything from denim to leggings.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
After spending the preponderance of last season in the minors, Viel made the Bruins’ opening-night roster.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The Kings have played 45 games, the preponderance of their campaign, and lost 13 of the past 20, 11 of the last 16 and three of their past four.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
One of the pain points that has thwarted textile-to-textile recycling at scale is the preponderance of elastane that’s blended into everything from denim to leggings.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
Noun
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Netherlands’ Xandra Velzeboer won the short track 1,000 meters on Monday, claiming her second gold at the Winter Games and extending Dutch dominance of the competition.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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The growing instability of the Seven Kingdoms after centuries of Targaryen dominance.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The labyrinth of pathways connects guests to both the various outdoor spaces and grand buildings that house the 156 rooms and villas, including the main building where the majority of the hotel’s dining and drinking options are located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The goal was for the GOP to hold onto a narrow House majority in the face of political headwinds that typically favor the party out of power in midterms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Despite the contradiction, this strategy worked because elites are universally perceived as out of touch with the real world – with privileged and sheltered life experience that begets a sense of superiority.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The result is a battlefield where concealment is harder, decision cycles are faster, and information superiority increasingly depends on who can best collect, process, and act on what their satellites see.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Carrots, onion, celery, and tomatoes bulk it up while dried thyme, marjoram, parsley, and garlic add plenty of flavor.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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For churches and community organizations that buy in bulk for weekly fish fries, the impact can be especially pronounced.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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But only one of them will be able to lay full claim to that distinction once the results on the March 3 primary are in.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paula Wallace, the founder and president of the Savannah College of Art and Design, can add a new distinction to her résumé.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Wentworth explained why Hunter could go far in the game due to his reputation as a loyal ally.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Epstein files have forced boards of directors to protect their companies’ reputation.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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