predominance
noun
pre·dom·i·nance
pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s 
-ˈdäm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being predominant
Examples of predominance in a Sentence
a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government
The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.
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Judy Berman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
In the 1600s the British parliament firmly established its predominance over the king, while Europe saw the rise of absolute monarchies in the then-great continental powers of Spain and France.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The predominance of 4-3-3 is evident in the graphic below, which shows the average position of Newcastle’s players during the ‘build-up’ and ‘creation’ phases.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
In Minnesota, despite predominance of corn and soybeans, oats and barley remain viable and are competing crops using near-identical inputs.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for predominance
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“Predominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominance. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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predominance
noun
pre·dom·i·nance
pri-ˈdäm-ə-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being predominant
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