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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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 thing that the Primetime Emmys telecast has over the Oscars is a preponderance of performance categories: 12 acting awards are handed out at the main ceremony, triple that of their glitzier film-industry rivals.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Despite President Trump’s focus on diminishing the U.S. trade deficit through a trade war with the world, much of the increase for JFK is in imports while the preponderance of O’Hare’s is imports.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
That certainly seemed to make sense, and yet the truth of the matter is that the preponderance of large land masses in the Northern Hemisphere works the other way and actually tends to make our northern winters colder and the summers hotter!
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2025
The growing preponderance of gray dads marks both the prerogatives of maleness and greater gender equality.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Despite President Trump’s focus on diminishing the U.S. trade deficit through a trade war with the world, much of the increase for JFK is in imports while the preponderance of O’Hare’s is imports.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
That certainly seemed to make sense, and yet the truth of the matter is that the preponderance of large land masses in the Northern Hemisphere works the other way and actually tends to make our northern winters colder and the summers hotter!
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2025
The growing preponderance of gray dads marks both the prerogatives of maleness and greater gender equality.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
Noun
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But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dominance of Wilson, Langley and Moroney will be welcomed as a signpost for the many who have championed the underdog role of women in country in recent years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sunday night’s statement revealed that the approaches were for ENIC’s majority shareholding of just under 87 per cent.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This number varies by age and location, but in the instance that private child care providers can receive $10,000 through the ESA program, that means the majority of tuition could be covered for families considering this option.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early birds have long basked in the glory of health superiority, sometimes even tinged with a hit of moral righteousness.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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For DeMuth, the goal is not only technical superiority but national strategic advantage.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Christoforous recommended buying in bulk during sales to save money throughout the year, especially for basic supplies like pencils and pens.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Governor Pritzker’s health department in Illinois is exploring the possibility of purchasing COVID-19 vaccines in bulk directly from manufacturers.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combining a western visual lexicon with deeply specific national themes, Sholay’s reputation has only grown over the intervening half-century since it was made.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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