predominant
having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
preponderant; prominent: a predominant trait; the predominant color of a painting.
Origin of predominant
1synonym study For predominant
Other words from predominant
- pre·dom·i·nant·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with predominant
- predominant , predominate
Words Nearby predominant
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How to use predominant in a sentence
Protection will also be needed if variants that are more virulent become predominant in the United States, experts say.
As delays hamper some second coronavirus vaccine doses, a debate rages: Prioritize one shot or two? | Meryl Kornfield | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostBeginning late Wednesday night, some short-range models predicted that sleet would be the predominant form, after an initial burst of snow.
Sleet vs. snow: The reason behind Thursday’s icy mess | Jeffrey Halverson | February 19, 2021 | Washington PostHe also talks up the potential of Skeleton’s ultracapacitors in maintaining electrical-grid stability as relatively unpredictable renewables become more predominant.
Graphene gets real: Meet the entrepreneurs bringing the wonder substance to market | David Meyer | December 13, 2020 | FortuneMeeting it will require a sweeping overhaul of the country’s energy system—a transition complicated by the fact that the country is still rapidly building new coal-fired power plants, by far the country’s predominant energy source.
China is rapidly becoming the leading nuclear energy superpower | Tim McDonnell | September 30, 2020 | QuartzAs a physical good with a complicated manufacturing process, it seemed to be under more threat than streaming, the predominant way people now listen to music.
Man vs. Nature is the predominant theme of the film, and I always tried to go back to that imagery.
'Godzilla' Director Gareth Edwards Says Godzilla Is a 'God' Protecting Mankind Against Climate Change | Marlow Stern | May 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe predominant focus of cancer drug development today is on “targeted therapies” that are both innovative and lucrative.
The industry was shifting and writers were becoming predominant in the success of shows.
‘Hocus Pocus’ Turns 20: Meet the Voice Behind Binx the Talking Cat | Kevin Fallon | October 31, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe predominant school of thought holds that the markets are irrationally acting—and crashing—in response to the news.
Let’s All Please Stop Overreacting to Bernanke’s Remarks | Daniel Gross | June 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn an election season in which the economy is the predominant issue, the report has assumed even greater importance.
In the parish churches, many of which are of great interest, the predominant styles are Decorated and Perpendicular.
Then began the present aspect of field and forest; and modern types of animals were introduced and became predominant.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. WardIn the lowest animals touch was the predominant, if not the only sense, taste perhaps being associated with it.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisWe do not indeed know how the predominant character of the Mes was shown—whether, for example, the melody ended on the Mes.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music | David Binning MonroMarie Touchet, who was very young when brought to court, came at an age when all the noblest sentiments are predominant.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de Balzac
British Dictionary definitions for predominant
/ (prɪˈdɒmɪnənt) /
having superiority in power, influence, etc, over others
prevailing; prominent
Derived forms of predominant
- predominance or predominancy, noun
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