ascendence

/əˈsɛndəns/
noun
  1. The state of rising or moving upward; the act of climbing or going up.
    • The hot air balloon's ascendence was slow and graceful.
    • We watched the ascendence of the rocket into the night sky.
    • The hiker felt a sense of triumph during the ascendence of the steep mountain trail.
  2. A position of power, influence, or dominance over others.
    • The company's ascendence in the tech industry came from its innovative products.
    • Her ascendence to leadership was supported by the entire team.
    • The political party's ascendence marked a new era in the country's history.
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