as in predominant
coming before all others in importance
the predominate color in the painting the predominate reason for the change
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Recent Examples of predominate
Red, white and jack pines are the predominate evergreens in this forest in Marinette and Oconto counties in northeastern Wisconsin.
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Musically, strings predominate, played with simplicity and sensitivity, serving as a perfect canvas to highlight his voice.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Musically, strings predominate, played with simplicity and sensitivity, serving as a perfect canvas to highlight his voice.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominate
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The two main red grapes here are Syrah and Grenache, with Syrah the predominant variety in the north and Grenache holding first place in the south, where it is also blended with other grapes including Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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For citizenship behavior, relationship quality was the predominant mediator.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The 9a's main camera takes 12MP images thanks to pixel binning, and the resulting shots are nearly identical to the Pixel 9 Pro's.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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As previously reported, this year’s main competition jury president will be Juliette Binoche, who will oversee the choosing of the Palme d’Or and other festival awards alongside a jury yet to be announced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The port has a heavy military presence in addition to being a primary hub for fuel imports, Yemeni sources said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Trump soundly won the GOP primary race in 2016 and carried Florida in the general election.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Harper started the party in the first inning with a two-run homer off Alcantara — his fifth of the season and the third in the last four games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Mavs do have a first round draft selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, which will be in the lottery.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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