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
Women Inspiring Women Unlike many parts of the world where men predominate among art collectors, India has always had women who lead the way.
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Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Large-scale review articles of autism neuroimaging studies have reported ratios as high as 15:1; others find male participants predominate 6:1 or 9:1.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 22 Nov. 2022
The Riverbanks Zoo's study documented that three-fourth of the animals at the zoo exhibited some behavioral response to the 2017 eclipse with the predominate response being to mimic nighttime behaviors.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Now that the variant is the predominate strain of the coronavirus in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidance, recommending everyone -- vaccinated or not -- wear a mask in public indoor places in areas of substantial or high transmission.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2021
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Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Large-scale review articles of autism neuroimaging studies have reported ratios as high as 15:1; others find male participants predominate 6:1 or 9:1.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 22 Nov. 2022
The Riverbanks Zoo's study documented that three-fourth of the animals at the zoo exhibited some behavioral response to the 2017 eclipse with the predominate response being to mimic nighttime behaviors.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Now that the variant is the predominate strain of the coronavirus in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidance, recommending everyone -- vaccinated or not -- wear a mask in public indoor places in areas of substantial or high transmission.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2021
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However, these high-capacity SSDs may provide some secondary storage, where the highest storage density in racks and somewhat lower operating power is a predominant requirement, rather than the price of storage.Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Though Dyche has used Branthwaite extensively, and points to his work with young defenders such as Nathan Collins and Michael Keane, as well as Dwight McNeil, during his time at previous club Burnley, these rare success stories are exceptions to the rule rather than the predominant pattern.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Assad's fall came after his main backers, Russia, Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah, were either distracted or weakened by other conflicts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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With this strategic push, Delta foresees its premium ticket revenue exceeding its main cabin by 2027 and says more than half of its current revenue comes from premium experiences.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Yes, the New York Mets offered the most money, and although neither Soto nor Boras will say it, that’s as primary a factor as any in his decision to sign with the Mets.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia has been the primary beneficiary of the ongoing artificial intelligence boom, with its next-generation AI chip Blackwell now in focus.Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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The superstar also traveled with Furnish to the Toronto Film Festival in September, sitting between his husband and Cutler, for the first public screening of the documentary.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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So this was for sure like the first instinct to give my life to this kind of adventure.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Predominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominate. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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