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also ascendency
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
a book chronicling the ascendancy of fascism in Europe after World War I
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Recent Examples of ascendancy
In Argentina, whose population is roughly 63 percent Catholic, people celebrated Bergoglio’s ascendancy to the papacy with jubilation in the streets; thousands headed to the country’s cathedrals waving Argentine flags.
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Federico Perelmuter, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
But the accolades and his ascendancy in the agency could not overcome Mr. Hill’s feelings of guilt.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Generational shift caused by the passing of the Silent Generation and the ascendancy of the more culturally permissive baby boomers?
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
The president seems bent on taking America back to that pre-World War I era of peace, prosperity, national pride, and the American ascendancy.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Federico Perelmuter, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
But the accolades and his ascendancy in the agency could not overcome Mr. Hill’s feelings of guilt.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Generational shift caused by the passing of the Silent Generation and the ascendancy of the more culturally permissive baby boomers?
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
The president seems bent on taking America back to that pre-World War I era of peace, prosperity, national pride, and the American ascendancy.
—Robert W. Merry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendancy
Noun
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In the future, another language – or no language at all – might rise to dominance.—
Nicholas Green,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Reliance on China China’s dominance in the global drug supply chain is part and parcel of its position as the world’s factory.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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For a minute in the 1990s, Failure seemed destined for world domination.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
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As the 2024-25 season kicked off last August, Madrid appeared set for another spell of domination.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In one of the more shocking upsets in UFC title fight history, Pena submitted Nunes in the second round, ending the Brazilian’s title reign.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Despite his final appearance in the main series ending in 1987, Doctor 7 appeared in the 1996 TV film, handing over the reigns to Paul McGann. 7.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Further, these resupply robots are able to leverage the advances in robotics and autonomy that both countries have honed from their ongoing battle for aerial drone supremacy.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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As McLaren and Red Bull have vied for supremacy at the front of the F1 pack for almost a year now, the debate about flexi-wings has been intense, relating to both wings on the front and the rear of the car.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Ascendancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendancy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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