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coming before all others in importance
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Recent Examples of predominant
The predominant flavors are salt and starch, unattractive in print but deeply comforting on a steaming spoon.
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Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2025
Miso is a staple ingredient in Japanese cooking and is the predominant flavor in things like miso soup.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Speaking of the latter, green was the season’s predominant color, offered by brands in different shades, from the pistachio lenses of Vogue Eyewear and Lapima’s avocado green iteration to bottle green on the Ray-Ban Mega Clubmaster and L.G.R’s mineral glass lenses.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
While sandy soils are predominant in the appellation, loam and clay soils are also present throughout the zone, while marine deposits also exist.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2025
Miso is a staple ingredient in Japanese cooking and is the predominant flavor in things like miso soup.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Speaking of the latter, green was the season’s predominant color, offered by brands in different shades, from the pistachio lenses of Vogue Eyewear and Lapima’s avocado green iteration to bottle green on the Ray-Ban Mega Clubmaster and L.G.R’s mineral glass lenses.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
While sandy soils are predominant in the appellation, loam and clay soils are also present throughout the zone, while marine deposits also exist.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predominant
Adjective
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In addition to a cozy and updated three-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot main home, there’s a small 19th-century cabin with a rock chimney still standing on the property.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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My one and only visit was decades ago, in middle school, when my main priority was riding the roller coaster.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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This spring, Avila touched 98 mph in a game and Sisk was dominant with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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One of the most dominant forces in the chip industry is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), which manufactures the chips that power phones and laptops and are central to the output of key American AI players like NVIDIA.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The money could give him a significant edge with just four months to go until the primary election.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The interface consists of selecting a primary tool and then a contextual menu at the bottom of the screen with the options for that tool.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The biographical circumstances and the reddish tinge of the foremost prisoner’s hair have led commentators to interpret the image metaphorically, even solipsistically––the prisoner becomes a cipher for van Gogh, physically and psychologically incarcerated.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Christian Oberbeck,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flyers fans are still waiting for Briere to take a big swing at a major name, something that could happen as soon as this summer.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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This week, Netflix is releasing a new Errol Morris documentary that unpacks several of the book's biggest revelations.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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By leveraging their ability to build networks, drive education, and advocate for broader adoption, women can play a leading role in shaping the future of Bitcoin and decentralized finance.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy make a good team, with McIlroy usually taking the leading role.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Predominant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominant. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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