PREDOMINANCE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

predominance

noun

pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s

Definition of predominance

as in dominance

controlling power or influence over others the predominance of the Dutch in international trade during the 17th century

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Recent Examples of predominance Although Sigmund Freud was once one of the most recognizable faces of psychology, this scientific discipline has developed significantly since the time of his predominance. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 Bogle links the predominance of servants on-screen in the 1930s to the Great Depression. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 Local bookstores were, at the time, folding en masse, and people were mad about the growing predominance of chain retail. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026 The predominance of solids was evident also in the Mantero collection, where high-shine blends dominated by silk were plied into double satins in rich and shimmering tones such as violet, Majorelle blue and fiery red. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predominance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominance

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

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

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

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