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coming before all others in importance
parental involvement has been found to be the predominant factor in a child's success in school
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Recent Examples of predominant
The predominant green hues often seen in auroras are characteristic of oxygen, while nitrogen can produce purples, blues and pinks.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
This is especially true for minority religions and sects, but even for practitioners of Islam, the region’s predominant faith.
—Eric Freedman, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
After decades of being Lebanon’s predominant political and military organization, the group is reeling.
—Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
On Viking’s Viking Mars vessel, 62 of 887 passengers reported being sick during a voyage that ended Friday with the same predominant symptoms, though the CDC listed the causative agent as unknown.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
This is especially true for minority religions and sects, but even for practitioners of Islam, the region’s predominant faith.
—Eric Freedman, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
After decades of being Lebanon’s predominant political and military organization, the group is reeling.
—Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
On Viking’s Viking Mars vessel, 62 of 887 passengers reported being sick during a voyage that ended Friday with the same predominant symptoms, though the CDC listed the causative agent as unknown.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominant
Adjective
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As previously reported, this year’s main competition jury president will be Juliette Binoche, who will oversee the choosing of the Palme d’Or and other festival awards alongside a jury yet to be announced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Approach with caution, look at reviews, and maybe don’t use your main credit card (or at least keep your bank’s dispute line handy).—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with Harris included, no candidate holds a dominant lead – a contrast with other surveys that have shown her far ahead.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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From being drafted in the first round to somehow exceeding those expectations, Smith and Martin represented something much bigger than their dominant play on the field.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The port has a heavy military presence in addition to being a primary hub for fuel imports, Yemeni sources said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Its new owner’s restoration and expansion project began in 2020, maintaining the character and materials of the original building while transforming attic space into a primary suite and opening the original attic staircase to the main floor.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Iranians are responding to several inducements, foremost among them the staggering array of forces the United States has prepositioned in the Middle East.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jason McIntyre discusses the biggest takeaways from the game, including how Florida has come back from several deficits this tournament.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The midfielder is yet to win a trophy with Mikel Arteta’s side, but is playing a leading role in their quest for Champions League glory.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Callaghan will next be seen in a leading role opposite John Slattery in The Rainmaker series adaptation for USA Network and Peacock, based on the John Grisham novel of the same name.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Predominant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominant. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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