1
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance
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2
as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant
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Recent Examples of preponderance
Since canines didn't pursue fish as their primary prey, the preponderance of isotopes in the canine bone signaling salmon presence suggests that humans fed the canine fish.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
From the formidable aquarium, with not one but two giant whale sharks circling its main tank, to Osaka Castle Park and (more importantly) its wondrous playground, to the preponderance of casual eateries run by bighearted people, my love for this city takes on a new dimension.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
While De La Cruz has a preponderance of errors, including two in one inning of Saturday’s 13-1 loss to the Royals, defense has been a team-wide problem.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
After a year from hell, podcasting was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight over the past 12 months owing to a preponderance of head-turning moments and a presidential-election cycle that radically foregrounded the medium’s consequential nature.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
From the formidable aquarium, with not one but two giant whale sharks circling its main tank, to Osaka Castle Park and (more importantly) its wondrous playground, to the preponderance of casual eateries run by bighearted people, my love for this city takes on a new dimension.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
While De La Cruz has a preponderance of errors, including two in one inning of Saturday’s 13-1 loss to the Royals, defense has been a team-wide problem.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
After a year from hell, podcasting was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight over the past 12 months owing to a preponderance of head-turning moments and a presidential-election cycle that radically foregrounded the medium’s consequential nature.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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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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The first reason for the low-budget erotic thriller’s dominance had to do with Blockbuster Video’s supremacy as the United States’ biggest video store chain.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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First, the firm argues that the company’s intrinsic value has been obscured by its inefficient conglomerate structure, resulting in it trading in line with its lowest multiple refining segment despite a majority of EBITDA coming from its other premium businesses.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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The vast majority of New York’s immigrants — including its undocumented immigrants — make our city better, period.—
Steven Choi,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ten years into the Trump era, our Democratic avatars still feel obligated to signal their impotent superiority to the person who actually runs the place.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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Of the 12 traits of a narcissist, several, like grandiosity and superiority, can actually look like leadership traits.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Volcanic and geologic evidence in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa indicates the existing oceans may one day spill into the growing rift, severing a small portion of the continent from the greater bulk of Africa, according to experts.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the bird flu continues to impact egg prices, many restaurants will have to adjust their supply channels, with some resorting to bulk buying from grocery stores, Thompson said.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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That distinction — great — belongs to the NBA’s true title contenders, a category that remains exclusive.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gillett has led with confidence, grace, and distinction, carrying out the exact mandate of our legislative body.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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The growth and reputation of the gallery has been organic, according to Diaque, who used to work at Labor, one of the big three galleries in Mexico City, along with Kurimanzutto and OMR.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl is here and the Kansas City Chiefs have a winning reputation to keep up as the face the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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