ascendancy

noun

ə-ˈsen-dən(t)-sē How to pronounce ascendancy (audio)
variants also ascendency
Definition of ascendancynext
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others a book chronicling the ascendancy of fascism in Europe after World War I

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Recent Examples of ascendancy All together, the results demonstrated the fragility of an Establishment imprimatur, the power of the New York Mayor’s blessing, and the ascendancy of socialism. — Philip Elliott, Time, 24 June 2026 Story noted that Rodríguez’s political ascendancy happened under Maduro. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 But Vance's ascendancy to the White House, plus the growing popularity of Vivek Ramaswamy among the GOP, forced DeWine to play political chess and set his former lieutenant governor on a new course. — Haley Bemiller, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Cable is in its ascendancy, but network television is still king. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ascendancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascendancy
  1. dominance
  2. domination
  3. dominion
  4. supremacy
  5. sovereignty
  6. reign
Noun
  • Zilisch’s dominance led to comparisons with three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano, who won on the series as a 19-year-old rookie, and two-time champion Kyle Busch, who won twice as a 20-year-old in his first full season.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In order to maintain our economic dominance, tough choices will have to be made by all interested parties including future presidents, Congress and, most importantly, the American people.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • The Quad continues to show potential as the regional maritime coalition that could limit Chinese domination of Asian waters.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In a week, pro and college football will resume their TV domination.
    — Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of domination
Noun
  • Lutnick was on his way to Paris to meet with the Arnault family who, as part of their dominion over LVMH, run the Cheval Blanc hotel group.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When Heilmann arrived in New York in 1968, minimalism, post-minimalism, and Conceptual art were turning the city into one enormous male dominion.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • In gratifying the left, the Warren Court debilitated the long tradition of opposing judicial supremacy.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Madison’s argument for them recognized the ways in which the people running each branch of government would try to maneuver for supremacy and the impact that would have on the people being governed.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • San Manuel Nation, a partner of the Dodgers for more than a decade, is actively fighting against prediction markets, believing their availability in California violates tribal sovereignty.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • That lofty rhetoric will now meet reality, demonstrating how much economic pain a nation is willing to face to secure its political sovereignty.
    — Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sovereignty
Noun
  • Nightingale was the fourth-ever AEW TBS champion and held the belt for 35 days before Moné ended her first reign.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Moments before a winner was declared, Eckert concluded her reign with two accidental tumbles on stage, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reign

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“Ascendancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascendancy. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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