as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the preponderancy of the Democratic Party in the state's political affairs has long been accepted as a fact of life
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderancy
Noun
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Washington is trying to reduce China’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Denver had a hot start in the first half, with attacking duo Melissa Kössler and Natasha Flint continuing their dominance this season and scoring in the 16th and 32nd minutes, respectively.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among its many distinctions, SPLC is known for bankrupting the Ku Klux Klan.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The distinction between users and professionals is sometimes clear and other times not so obvious.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Turkey has built a reputation in dental tourism, offering treatment plans that are often paired with travel support.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are those who once thought that the superiority of machines would cause a crisis for chess—and for humanity.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Piech wanted to show off the superiority of VW Group’s engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Two other veteran Dutch managers of significant repute had been in the reckoning, one of them a former boss of Manchester United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Preponderancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderancy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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