ascendent
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7.9
- adjective
- /əˈsɛndənt/
- Her ascendent influence in the organization could not be denied.
Examples
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The CEO is ascendent in the company.
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In the early 20th century, the United States became an ascendent global power.
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The company's ascendent position in the market worried its competitors.
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During the meeting, her ascendent ideas impressed everyone.
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In recent years, social media influencers have become ascendent figures in shaping public opinion.
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As the new CEO, her ascendent leadership style inspired confidence among the employees.
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The ascendent political party gained significant support during the last election cycle.
Synonyms
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4.2
Having more power or influence than others in a group
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Becoming more important or successful, often about people
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4.3
Being the most powerful or important in a group
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7.9
Having greater power or influence than others
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In a position of power or importance in a group
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8.4
Higher in rank within a group or system
Antonyms
How Influential
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ascendent shares the root of ascend and ascent, both meaning 'to climb up', so when someone or something is ascendent it has 'climbed' into a leading or powerful position.