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predominance
noun
pre·dom·i·nance
pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s
-ˈdäm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being predominant
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Examples of predominance in a Sentence
a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government
The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.
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The firm has gotten more active in the growing secondary market for private company stakes, and Mehta says the predominance of its deals in the last two years has been in the form of exits providing liquidity to early investors or founders rather than investing directly in the company.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the annual Bitcoin conference this year in Nashville was the predominance of political figures, including former President Trump.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1592, in the meaning defined above
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“Predominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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predominance
noun
pre·dom·i·nance
pri-ˈdäm-ə-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being predominant
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