predominance

noun

pre·​dom·​i·​nance pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce predominance (audio)
-ˈdäm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being predominant

Examples of predominance in a Sentence

a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.
Recent Examples on the Web The increasing predominance of streaming content over theatrical releasing continues apace with Brothers, a Legendary Entertainmentproduction that distributor Amazon MGM Studios dropped into a handful of theaters for a week without critics’ screenings, ahead of its Oct. 17 debut on Prime. Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024 Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the annual Bitcoin conference this year in Nashville was the predominance of political figures, including former President Trump. Korok Ray, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 So, the Venice festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera, Eagle Pictures owner Tarak Ben Ammar and Lucky Red founder Andrea Occhipinti sat down with me to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence, the predominance of Netflix and the prospects of a lengthy crisis for Hollywood. Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The fact of Indian centrality has meant that New Delhi does not always see the value of building regional structures, as such structures cannot add to the predominance India already enjoys in the region. Happymon Jacob, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for predominance 

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Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of predominance was in 1592

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“Predominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominance. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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predominance

noun
pre·​dom·​i·​nance pri-ˈdäm-ə-nən(t)s How to pronounce predominance (audio)
: the quality or state of being predominant

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