dominant

Definition for dominant

adjective as in superior, controlling

Strongest matches

assertive, commanding, effective, leading, main, powerful, predominant, preeminent, prevailing, prevalent, principal

Strong matches

ascendant, chief, demonstrative, first, governing, imperative, ruling, sovereign

Weak matches

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

adjective as in main, primary

Strongest matches

influential, major, outstanding, predominant, preeminent, prevailing, prevalent, principal, prominent

Strong matches

capital, chief

Weak matches

number one, paramount, stellar

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Long before the great replacement theory became a dominant strain among mainstream conservatives — nearly 7 out of 10 Republicans have said the theory had merit — Tanton, while not using those words, began to define the term.

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New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening drought in the western United States.

From Los Angeles Times

Kaeli Wynn, Mater Dei, 6-1, Jr.: Lots of potential to become a dominant player.

From Los Angeles Times

When Rassie Erasmus took over as South Africa coach in 2017, nothing was dominant.

From BBC

Murrieta Valley at Los Alamitos: The Nighthawks, aided by a dominant offensive line and the return of quarterback Bear Bachmeier from injury, are rolling offensively.

From Los Angeles Times

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