prepotency

noun

(ˌ)prē-ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce prepotency (audio)
Definition of prepotencynext
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question

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  1. dominance
  2. superiority
  3. distinction
  4. repute
  5. reputation
  6. supremacy
Noun
  • As the world embraces zero-emission vehicles, Thailand has been courting Chinese automakers, which in their quest for global dominance have spent more than $1.4 billion here as of last year to build EV factories.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Because of Pantoja’s dominance, the UFC has had to dig deeper into the rankings to find title challengers.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • Vegetables too to some extent, although the jury seems in on the superiority of roasted root vegetables with their crispy, caramelized edges.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Russian troops have been leveraging their numerical superiority to intensify pressure on Ukrainian defenses.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • For tech leaders, strategic partnerships with sports events and organizations present a moment of distinction to not only deepen their connections with audiences but also showcase their products at work.
    Josh Bruni, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • How people answered that question tended to reflect a lot about their larger beliefs – about the benefits of democracy, the importance of family, the distinctions between the U.S and Cuba, and immigration writ large.
    Code Switch, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The long-term leasing of NNN and the fact that they are commonly leased to reliable tenants of repute minimizes the risk of default and promotes a dependable revenue stream.
    Sudhir Pai, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of repute
Noun
  • With top ratings across multiple platforms, its products have garnered a reputation for reliability and efficiency.
    Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The controversial aesthetic, which emerged in the years following WWII, is the perfect cinematic vehicle for Adrien Brody’s poignant immigrant drama For its often blocky and raw concrete forms, Brutalist architecture has a polarizing reputation.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • Automotive Kia's tiny pod camper battles Toyota for modular micro-RV supremacy November 06, 2024 Who would've thought less than two weeks after our late look at the Toyota Kayoibako mini-camper concept, Kia would release an adorable tiny camper of its own?
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Fox News has since dominated the race for cable news supremacy, according to Mediaite.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of supremacy
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