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

Example Sentences

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Nvidia has long been the dominant seller of advanced computer chips that power AI, becoming the most valuable company in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Italian regulators ordered Meta on Wednesday to open its WhatsApp chat platform to rival AI chatbots as it and EU authorities pursue a probe that the US tech giant is abusing its dominant market position.

From Barron's

Rave culture is re-emerging as a dominant cultural force, driven by a collective desire for optimism and shared physical experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Needham sees Neutron taking share from the SpaceX Falcon 9, positioning Rocket Lab as “a critical secondary launch option to dominant SpaceX as most launch customers today desperately seek increased industry capacity and pricing leverage.”

From Barron's

The move comes a day after the antitrust body fined US tech giant Apple 98 million euros, accusing it of abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market.

From Barron's

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