PREPONDERANCE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

preponderance

noun

pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)s

Definition of preponderance

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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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 The agreement is an acknowledgement that the defense could prove by a preponderance of the evidence that severe mental disease or defect caused McGuire not to comprehend that his conduct in the killing was wrong. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 At both meetups, there was a preponderance of tidying—children’s rooms, offices, spare rooms, digital photo libraries, inboxes. — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The measure would have lowered the standard for coverage to a preponderance of evidence that the firefighter became sick due to their work rather than the higher standard of clear and convincing evidence. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 4 June 2026 Rather, the preponderance of limited evidence suggests those traces of pollen grains in honey might more often act as antigens, triggering an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals or even the development of new allergies. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for preponderance

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Noun

This moment was a turning point for ULA and the start of a long slide from dominance for the Boeing-Lockheed venture.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The riotous 640-page door stopper grapples with homophobia then and now, the lingering specter of colonialism, the tumult of the AIDS crisis, and frameworks of power that demand dominance or submission.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dominance

Noun

The use of an ECG alone has detection levels of up to 85 per cent, but some studies suggest an even greater rate for what are known as ‘silent killers’, where the vast majority display no symptoms before cardiac arrest.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Despite a recent pickup in luxury hotel production, the majority of new rooms are still in relatively affordable tiers, said Jay Morrow, head of hospitality advisory at Walker & Dunlop.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

Many Germans had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to outlaw persecution.

— Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Only truly sophisticated taste, in this code, grasps the superiority of deprivation over the more ethnic notions of actual comfort and good food.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Costco generates a bulk of its operating income from membership fees, and this consistent revenue stream is reliable in a sector that has struggled given the cost pressures consumers are facing from inflation.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Like the Pull-On Jeans, there are no zippers or buttons, which cuts down on bulk and gives a sleeker finish.

— Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

Benton holds a unique distinction in baseball history as the only pitcher to face both Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The distinction matters because older Claude models showed limited ability to support sophisticated biological research.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinction

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