ascendancy
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dən noun
the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination.
Also, as·cend·en·cy, as·cend·ance, as·cend·ence.
Related forms
non·as·cend·ance, noun
non·as·cend·an·cy, noun
non·as·cend·ence, noun
non·as·cend·en·cy, noun
Synonyms
primacy, predominance, command, sovereignty, mastery, supremacy.
primacy, predominance, command, sovereignty, mastery, supremacy.
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Ascendancy
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Example sentences
One of the earliest and headiest moments in the rebellion was the ascendancy of the twist.
There are many means of marking this new ascendancy.
At the moment, sausage, boiled potato and fried apple are in the ascendancy.
The true home-bred feelings of all the people resumed their ascendancy.
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