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ascendancy

1 of 1noun
/əˈsɛndənsi/
Forms:ascendancies
1

a position of dominant power, influence, or control over others

  • The company's ascendancy in the tech market came after years of innovation.
  • The political party's ascendancy lasted for more than two decades.
  • Her quick thinking and leadership skills helped her gain ascendancy within the organization.
  • The empire's cultural ascendancy shaped the art and architecture of neighboring regions.
  • With the rise of renewable energy, some predict the ascendancy of green technology over fossil fuels.