ascendance

noun

ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s How to pronounce ascendance (audio)
variants also ascendence
Definition of ascendancenext
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 Whether the podcasting asset bubble bursting led directly to the ascendance of YouTube and video podcasting, or was simply incidental to the inevitable growth of YouTube podcasts, is a question reserved for podcast philosophers. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The ascendance of Chinese open-source AI poses an economic threat to the US, Palantir’s chief technology officer said, joining a chorus of American executives sounding the alarm on Beijing’s growing AI clout. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 The ascendance of a young superstar in San Antonio. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026 New Age thinking has permeated all sorts of modern wellness movements, and suspicion about conventional medicine has powered MAHA’s ascendance. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ascendance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendance
  1. dominance
  2. domination
  3. dominion
  4. supremacy
  5. sovereignty
  6. ascendancy
  7. reign
Noun
  • But challengers emerged and weakened its quest for dominance, often with different models ostensibly tailored to be more local.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The acquisition also shows how Nvidia is using the enormous financial resources generated by its dominance of AI chips to secure strategic positions beyond its core business.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • The Quad continues to show potential as the regional maritime coalition that could limit Chinese domination of Asian waters.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In a week, pro and college football will resume their TV domination.
    — Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of domination
Noun
  • Faced with the dominion of the identical copy, some modern artists chose to celebrate it; others took a more critical, even antagonistic stance.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Propelling themselves through the 00s, iconic franchises continued to thrive with both Star Wars and Star Trek maintaining their dominion over sci-fi cinema.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • In gratifying the left, the Warren Court debilitated the long tradition of opposing judicial supremacy.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Madison’s argument for them recognized the ways in which the people running each branch of government would try to maneuver for supremacy and the impact that would have on the people being governed.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • Ibrahim Traoré, who took power after a coup in 2022, Burkina Faso has presented food production as a sovereignty issue.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Lokotah works for Sunlight Media Collective, documenting stories at the intersection of Wabanaki sovereignty and environmental justice.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sovereignty
Noun
  • Such headwinds are unfamiliar for Reform, which had previously been in the ascendancy, leading national opinion polls and enjoying historic gains in local elections.
    — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their joint ascendancy in this decade has coincided with a change introduced for this tournament that increased their chances of meeting.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of ascendancy
Noun
  • Nightingale was the fourth-ever AEW TBS champion and held the belt for 35 days before Moné ended her first reign.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Moments before a winner was declared, Eckert concluded her reign with two accidental tumbles on stage, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reign

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“Ascendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendance. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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