preponderance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of preponderance
First recorded in 1675–85; preponder(ant) + -ance
Example Sentences
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Emerging market stocks still trade at a steep discount to the S&P 500, despite a preponderance of technology stocks in these markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
Evidence of this practice is the preponderance of A’s in student grades at Harvard and other formerly elite universities and colleges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
They chose Long Beach because of its proximity to the beach for surfing and a preponderance of youthful — but not too youthful — vibes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025
The researchers say, that in the absence of pollinators, the human diet will shift towards a preponderance of wheat, rice, oat, and corn, as these are wind-pollinated crops.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2024
The preponderance of the soldier vote was for Lincoln that year.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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