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also ascendence
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
studied the ascendance of modernism in 20th-century art and design
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Recent Examples of ascendance
Regardless, there is no denying the remarkable ascendance of Silicon Valley and its tech leaders, in a single generation, from a collection of indifferent and often politically naive entrepreneurs into king-making, proximate-to-power lords of the political universe.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Other major headlines, such as Hurricane Helene, Elon Musk's political ascendance, the Israel-Gaza war and Taylor Swift's $2 billion Era's tour.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Their ascendance in pop culture reminded us that there is no one way to sound or be African.
—Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Another factor in the ascendance of these machines is the balance between performance and reliability.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Other major headlines, such as Hurricane Helene, Elon Musk's political ascendance, the Israel-Gaza war and Taylor Swift's $2 billion Era's tour.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Their ascendance in pop culture reminded us that there is no one way to sound or be African.
—Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Another factor in the ascendance of these machines is the balance between performance and reliability.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendance
Noun
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However, despite its success, the play drew increasing criticism for its dominance.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the Sony and Zee Entertainment Enterprises merger collapsed under the weight of regulatory scrutiny, the pathway became even clearer for the new kid on the block to assert dominance.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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The prospect of domination of the nation's scholars by federal employment, project allocations and the power of money is ever present and is gravely to be regarded.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Dua Lipa bested Beyoncé protégées Chloe x Halle, musical prodigy H.E.R., and country phenom Luke Combs, and has since had a slow burn toward pop domination.—
Marcus Jones,
EW.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Her campaign has been framed in a progressive light, giving the Academy the chance to protest the ascendancy of anti-trans sentiment under the new Trump administration.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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If American leaders continue to wring their hands over China’s ascendancy instead of taking these crucial steps, Washington’s strategic advantage could quickly erode.—
Jude Blanchette,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Stargate, the $500 billion effort to secure American AI supremacy for perpetuity backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and SoftBank founder Masa Son, among others, will require a gargantuan amount of energy to power it.—
David Jeans,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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McConnell insists that revisionist powers can be contained only through American military supremacy.—
Reid Smith,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Feb. 2025
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With the stroke of a pen, Trump has built upon his successful legacy of tariffs to balance the scales of international trade and ensure American hegemony.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Second, the United States would maintain dollar hegemony.—
Eyck Freymann,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Jan. 2025
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His remedy: restore industrial capacity to sustain U.S. military predominance indefinitely.—
Reid Smith,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Feb. 2025
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The predominance of digital communications has exacerbated feelings of loneliness and disconnection, with many Gen Zer struggling to rebuild their social skills in the post-pandemic world.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Ascendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendance. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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