1
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance
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2
as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant
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Recent Examples of preponderance
Crucially, courts would only need a preponderance of evidence to impose a fine.
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Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Since canines didn't pursue fish as their primary prey, the preponderance of isotopes in the canine bone signaling salmon presence suggests that humans fed the canine fish.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
From the formidable aquarium, with not one but two giant whale sharks circling its main tank, to Osaka Castle Park and (more importantly) its wondrous playground, to the preponderance of casual eateries run by bighearted people, my love for this city takes on a new dimension.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
While De La Cruz has a preponderance of errors, including two in one inning of Saturday’s 13-1 loss to the Royals, defense has been a team-wide problem.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Since canines didn't pursue fish as their primary prey, the preponderance of isotopes in the canine bone signaling salmon presence suggests that humans fed the canine fish.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
From the formidable aquarium, with not one but two giant whale sharks circling its main tank, to Osaka Castle Park and (more importantly) its wondrous playground, to the preponderance of casual eateries run by bighearted people, my love for this city takes on a new dimension.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
While De La Cruz has a preponderance of errors, including two in one inning of Saturday’s 13-1 loss to the Royals, defense has been a team-wide problem.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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Adding Xiaomi to the mix only extends its dominance.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bezos’ Amazon is also still facing a lawsuit from the FTC and 17 states, who accuse the company of abusing its economic dominance and harming fair competition.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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But the problem is that the vast majority of top Mexican golf resorts have just one course, and one course does not a true golf destination make.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Patients who are hospitalized are being actively treated with supplemental oxygen, respiratory support, medicines for high fever, and IV fluid in addition to other treatments, according to Dr. Lara Johnson, whose hospital is treating the majority of patients.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Release Date Confirmed: Your Schedule For The Newest iPhone These results underscore MEG’s superiority but also highlight challenges.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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American liberal internationalism, with its innate (and intellectually unavoidable) belief in the goodness and moral superiority of Western democracy in general, and the United States in particular, makes this form of empathy far harder to achieve.—
Anatol Lieven,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Purchasing some of the many consumer goods imported from China—from toys to machinery parts—is probably one of the few areas customers can buy in bulk to avoid the potentially long-term consequences of these tariffs.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Not quite as much as Victoria Secret’s push-up, but a close second with less bulk to the actual bra.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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Five years ago, Robert Wallach (Bobby) had an idea that seemed radical: to revolutionize the gig economy by eliminating the distinction between employees and independent contractors.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the last few years, Poland’s capital city has Michelin distinctions piling up due to a food scene that’s both dynamic and design-forward.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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This dual system significantly reduces inaccuracies and upholds the agency’s reputation for reliability.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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According to Stacy, the company’s reputation and extensive experience have given them the ability to alleviate any stress or hassles for the homeowner.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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