dominant
adjective
ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence.
dominantly
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a word derived from
dominant.
Example Sentences
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Exploring how Anatolia, with specific focus on Ayvalık, and Europe were linked during glacial sea-level low stands offers alternative pathways for how early humans moved around the region beyond dominantly emphasized northern mainland-centered routes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025
It didn't matter what you did, whether it was a puppet that tried to consume him, or if he was interviewing a great intellect, he was always in charge, but not dominantly so.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2023
Besides the dominantly female cast, she made a point to hire many women on her crew.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2022
It’s the kind of thing that has rarely been attempted — let alone so dominantly mastered — since the early part of Ruth’s prime more than 100 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2021
When you come to France, which you know is dominantly Catholic, you still find a large body of Protestants; but one wing of their great organization is virtually if not out and out Unitarian.
From Our Unitarian Gospel by Minot J. (Minot Judson) Savage
