ascendance

noun

as·​cen·​dance ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s 

variants or less commonly ascendence

: ascendancy

Synonyms

• dominance
• domination
• ascendancy
• ascendency
• supremacy
• hegemony
• predominance

Examples of ascendance in a Sentence

studied the ascendance of modernism in 20th-century art and design

Recent Examples on the Web

This collection offers a unique chance to read his first drafts on the pressing issues of the day: the seemingly global political lurch rightward, the brutal violence in Ukraine and Gaza, and China’s ascendance. —Literary Hub july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025

The ascendance of Mamdani, whose economic platform includes free buses and a rent freeze, would be a boon for progressives — and centrist Democrats’ worst nightmare, Semafor’s David Weigel wrote. —J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 June 2025

Also at stake: the recent ascendance of a pro-Arab Middle East alignment linked by cooperation, economic prosperity, and moderation, which may unravel should Iran activate its proxy militias. —Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025

The ascendance of podcasts, newsletters, and memes has lent credence to this view. —Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ascendance

• attendance
• dependance
• dependence
• transcendence
• interdependence
• superintendence
• tendance

Kids Definition

ascendance

noun

as·​cen·​dance ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s 

: ascendancy