ascendancy

/əˈsɛndənsi/
noun
  1. A position of power, influence, or control over others.
    • Her ideas are in ascendancy now, shaping the direction of the whole company.
    • During the 18th century, the empire held ascendancy over much of the region.
    • The political party gained ascendancy after winning the election by a large margin.
  2. The state of being dominant or superior in a particular area or field.
    • The team's ascendancy in the league was clear after they won ten games in a row.
    • The artist's ascendancy in the modern art world came from her unique style.
    • Technological ascendancy often leads to economic advantages for a country.
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