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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The hard-hitting 27-year-old was in determined mood, breaking again on the way to sealing the set in 41 dominant minutes.

From Barron's

But with the dominant themes being challenged, last year wasn’t all about Big Tech.

From Barron's

"That is dominant," said Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

From BBC

Sebastian has also written extensively about Amazon, including about its AI initiatives, the unionization movement at the company and its dominant delivery services.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over time, this behavior can unintentionally turn a single stock into the dominant driver of household net worth without a deliberate decision ever being made.

From MarketWatch

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