prepotency

noun

(ˌ)prē-ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce prepotency (audio)
Definition of prepotencynext
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question

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  1. dominance
  2. superiority
  3. distinction
  4. repute
  5. reputation
  6. supremacy
Noun
  • With every piece of news about a Democratic pickup, a historic win or a complete rout on Tuesday, 24 years of Republican dominance in Georgia fell away a little more completely.
    — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The northern/central part of Canada The US… Because of our geographic isolation and military/naval dominance, the US basically doesn’t have to worry about anything but nukes.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • Looking like two giant rhinos splashing in water and wrestling for superiority, 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo is getting pushed by 7-foot Yann Kamagate near the basket as each battles to establish position in the low post area during a practice drill.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The capacity issues at O’Hare, which now ranks as the world’s busiest airfield, have become acute as American and United are sparring for superiority there.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • The robot’s withdrawal also prompted discussion about the distinction between demonstrating mobility and sustaining it under demanding conditions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The distinction matters because, under New York law, falsifying business records isn’t a felony unless it’s done with an intent to commit or conceal a separate crime.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • John Field, one of Li’s two protagonists, was in fact a classical pianist of some repute, having invented the nocturne form of composition that Chopin would make famous in Field’s lifetime.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And the ecological values of roadless areas are beyond repute.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of repute
Noun
  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Despite Hell Week's reputation as one of the military's most punishing endurance tests, more candidates drop out during the preceding weeks than during Hell Week.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • Plus, with back-to-back Olympic silvers, France has emerged as the primary threat to American basketball supremacy on the international stage.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Perhaps the first step back to relevancy for Boston College is regaining state supremacy.
    — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of supremacy
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“Prepotency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepotency. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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