predominate
Be most common
Predominate means to be the largest in number or most prominent in influence.
In any mix, one element predominates when it exceeds the others: Blues and greens predominate in her paintings.
A predominant feature stands out above the rest.
The verb emphasizes active prevalence—not just being common but holding sway: Conservative views predominate in rural areas.
Increasing in power
- commandingExerting strong authority
- controllingExerting authority over others
- prevailingMost common or accepted
- paramountOf supreme significance
preeminent · superior · overriding · overshadowing · outweighing · preponderant · ruling · reigning
Highest in authority
- sovereignSupreme in power
- unrivaledHaving no equal
- pinnacleUtmost summit or spire
- zenithPoint straight overhead
apex · peak · transcendent · unsurpassed · unparalleled · matchless · incomparable · preeminence
ascendant
Increasing in power
- commandingExerting strong authority
- controllingExerting authority over others
- prevailingMost common or accepted
paramount · preeminent · superior · overriding · overshadowing · outweighing · preponderant · ruling · reigning · governing
supreme
Highest in authority
zenith · apex · peak · transcendent · unsurpassed · unparalleled · matchless · incomparable · preeminence · superiority
widespread
Existing across many places
- pervasivePresent throughout, inescapable
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
prevalent · rampant · extensive · abundant · profuse · numerous · frequent · majority · preponderance · bulk
sway
Rock back and forth
grip · power · authority · impact · effect · weight · force · pull · reach · control
predominatesubordinate
One lower in rank
follow · yield · submit · take a back seat · defer
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