ascendance

noun

as·​cen·​dance ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s How to pronounce ascendance (audio)
variants or less commonly ascendence

Examples of ascendance in a Sentence

studied the ascendance of modernism in 20th-century art and design
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Musk’s ascendance to Trump’s side seems to have happened quickly. Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025 In 2016, many of the same people voiced concerns about Trump’s ascendance in the political world. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025 Musk’s ascendance has changed that — to the chagrin of many of the podcast host’s fans. Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, Kennedy’s ascendance into top MAGA circles have prompted a flurry of gossip and entertainment stories about his stylish daughters. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascendance

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ascendance was in 1715

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“Ascendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascendance. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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ascendance

noun
as·​cen·​dance ə-ˈsen-dən(t)s How to pronounce ascendance (audio)
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