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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Relevance
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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
This year, gold surged past major thresholds, as the traditional hedge against inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty has been propelled by a preponderance of both.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Civil juries decide liability and damages by a preponderance of evidence rather than the higher criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt; this distinction shaped the stakes and legal strategy in the trial.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The crowd and the preponderance of an App State tradition — black-and-gold overalls were worn by many fans — was also notable.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Sports in particular is ripe for bundling, given the unraveling of traditional pay-TV and the preponderance of niche services left in limbo by the transition to digital.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Civil juries decide liability and damages by a preponderance of evidence rather than the higher criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt; this distinction shaped the stakes and legal strategy in the trial.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The crowd and the preponderance of an App State tradition — black-and-gold overalls were worn by many fans — was also notable.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Sports in particular is ripe for bundling, given the unraveling of traditional pay-TV and the preponderance of niche services left in limbo by the transition to digital.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preponderance
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Ix Ch’ak Ch’een may have wielded significant power, as the inscriptions connect her to Testigo Cielo, a key figure in the Kaanuˀl dynasty, known for its dominance during this Mayan period.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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His best finish this season was third at LIV Golf Indianapolis, and he’s acknowledged that his form hasn’t matched his past dominance.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Most take several days to travel Earth’s distance from the Sun, and the overwhelming majority sail harmlessly into the outer solar system.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The majority of the nine programs are in the Upper Peninsula.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Europeans, including Las Casas initially, claimed superiority as Christians, as most of the Africans Europeans encountered were either Muslim or animist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Their innovation is to replace the demagogue’s roar with the bureaucrat’s moral superiority.—
Alexis Coe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Shockley, a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, added that shoppers can cut costs by buying in bulk at warehouse clubs like Costco, taking advantage of discounts and loyalty programs and steering clear of impulse purchases.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Cherished vintage recipes come out of their boxes; butter is purchased in bulk; spice drawers are restocked.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The biggest distinction is that symptoms leading up to menopause last for a much longer time, while postpartum symptoms will lessen over weeks and months post-birth.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
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With that distinction in mind, though, the Smithsonian's communications with Congress might not be considered lobbying, as the lawmakers' letter accuses.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has earned a reputation as a hardliner on immigration, an image that helped propel her to power amid rising nationalist sentiment and debate over Japan’s identity amid demographic decline.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Garlic, onion, and ginger have earned a reputation for supporting heart health, circulation, and healthy cholesterol levels.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preponderance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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