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
After a year from hell, podcasting was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight over the past 12 months owing to a preponderance of head-turning moments and a presidential-election cycle that radically foregrounded the medium’s consequential nature.
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Much has been made about whether the film is indeed a feminist statement, or an exploitive work, given the preponderance of beautiful, captive women in torn costumes.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Analysts looked at everything from the preponderance of elder abuse to assaults per capita to the share of adults with rainy day funds to the rate of fatal occupational injuries.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Catholics complained about the preponderance of word-usage examples from Martin Luther, and about the tone of certain entries.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Much has been made about whether the film is indeed a feminist statement, or an exploitive work, given the preponderance of beautiful, captive women in torn costumes.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Analysts looked at everything from the preponderance of elder abuse to assaults per capita to the share of adults with rainy day funds to the rate of fatal occupational injuries.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Catholics complained about the preponderance of word-usage examples from Martin Luther, and about the tone of certain entries.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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His retirement in 1981 spelled the end of a three-decade run of Australian male dominance that included 17 victories in the Davis Cup team event from 1950 to 1977.—
Cindy Shmerler,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Though, in truth, minorities’ dominance of MMA is nothing new.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of their care is paid for by government subsidies, and the center would need to maintain that population for a full year to break even.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
10 Jan. 2025
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Even as several justices expressed concerns that the law was in tension with the First Amendment, a majority appeared satisfied that it was aimed not at TikTok’s speech rights but rather at its ownership, which the government says is controlled by China.—
Adam Liptak,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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The dominant view in Washington argues for peace through strength, that only clear military superiority can deter China’s ambitions to subsume Taiwan and exert dominance across the Indo-Pacific.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Suitable fiber-optic cabling can also be bought in bulk on Amazon, without the necessary spool to load it on a drone.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Chefs share recipes that can be prepared in bulk on Sunday then easily modified as the week goes on. Jan. 9, 2025, 3:26 p.m.—
Luke Fortney,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The positive reputation and brand recognition of SP Authentic Future Watch Autos place this card among the elite for NHL rookie autograph cards.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Helmed by its founder, Travis Kalanick, Uber gained a reputation for bending the will of local governments with regulation-flouting tactics.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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