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
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
The relatively stagnant population and the preponderance of people living and working in subsistence agriculture meant that the desperately poor preindustrial world was also one of relative economic equality between societies.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The preponderance of patients paying out of pocket for these products is actually creating this dynamic where the companies are lowering their list price to compete for cash-paying customers.
—Christopher Rowland The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Jurors had to decide the question by a preponderance of the evidence, a lower standard than reasonable doubt in the guilt phase.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The relatively stagnant population and the preponderance of people living and working in subsistence agriculture meant that the desperately poor preindustrial world was also one of relative economic equality between societies.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The preponderance of patients paying out of pocket for these products is actually creating this dynamic where the companies are lowering their list price to compete for cash-paying customers.
—Christopher Rowland The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Jurors had to decide the question by a preponderance of the evidence, a lower standard than reasonable doubt in the guilt phase.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The team believes that the findings could boost the nation’s dominance over the global supply of critical minerals, used in electric vehicles (EVs), superconductors, and defense technologies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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After last week's redistricting push by Tennessee Republicans, the thoroughfare now serves as a boundary line that fractures the majority-Black city's residents into three congressional seats that are likely to be held by Republicans.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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The majority Democrats passed bills intended to curb the federal government’s impacts on the state.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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More Crucial Nvidia’s superiority is most evident in training.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The aircraft has played an important role in strengthening Israel’s aerial superiority and long-range strike capacity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The unconventional method quickly caught the attention of more than 1,200 gardeners and flower lovers alike, with many praising the hack as an efficient shortcut for anyone planting in bulk.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Buy Protein in Bulk Buy in bulk and stock up on frozen sale items.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2026
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Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Following a meticulous restoration, its Art Deco soul remains intact, a distinction further affirmed by its Michelin Key.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Almost overnight, the reputation of that picture changed.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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