dominant

[dom-uh-nuhnt] / ˈdɒm ə nənt /

ADJECTIVE

superior, controlling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertive commanding effective leading main powerful predominant preeminent prevailing prevalent principal

STRONG

ascendant chief demonstrative first governing imperative ruling sovereign

WEAK

authoritative bossy despotic domineering foremost imperious obtaining outweighing overbalancing overbearing overweighing paramount predominate preponderant presiding regnant reigning supreme surpassing transcendent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

auxiliary extra impotent incapable ineffective inferior minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant weak

STRONG

inessential submissive unnecessary

WEAK

humble modest reserved retiring unaggressive unassuming uncontrolling

ADJECTIVE

main, primary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

influential major outstanding predominant preeminent prevailing prevalent principal prominent

STRONG

capital chief

WEAK

number one paramount stellar

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconspicuous inferior lesser minor ordinary trivial unimportant unknown

STRONG

secondary

WEAK

humble modest reserved retiring subordinate unaggressive unassuming uncontrolling

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Terence Crawford shook the boxing world on Tuesday by announcing his retirement, an unexpected decision that brings an end to one of the most dominant careers of the modern era.

From Los Angeles Times

The dominant variant in circulation this year is new.

From MarketWatch

Alphabet’s search business has also remained strong, despite fears that AI would disrupt Google’s dominant offering.

From MarketWatch

Part of the reason Nvidia has retained a dominant market share in AI processors is that developers are familiar with its software.

From Barron's

But AI still hasn’t been widely adopted, so AI can’t be the dominant explanation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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