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studied the ascendance of modernism in 20th-century art and design
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Federal departments in Namibia, Kenya, and Eswatini have largely ignored the ascendance of solar technology within their borders, Nana said.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
On the players’ decision to opt-out of the CBA, Wu Tsai acknowledged the players’ point of view of the league’s financial ascendance.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Its production and subsequent ascendance among film buffs hold lessons for business owners as well for unearthing the extraordinary from unexpected places.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Sierra Ferrell, arguably the roots-music queen of the moment, made good on her ascendance with two top wins at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, picking up trophies for both artist of the year and album of the year at Wednesday’s ceremony in Nashville.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
1715, in the meaning defined above
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“Ascendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascendance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
ascendance
noun
as·cen·dance
ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s
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