The predominant belief since the dissolution of the Soviet Union has been that another world is not possible.
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Predominant
/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
Synonyms for "predominant" (138 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Adjective(6 words)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
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Strong matches (41)
Verb(1 words)
epidemicespecialfirstfocalforemostgeneralgoverninggreatheadheadmosthegemonichegemonistichighestimportantin ascendancyin chargein chiefin the ascendantinfluentialleading
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Noun(4 words)
majority groupmost of themost private orientedmost reasoning
Determiner(5 words)
most caregivingmost evident factormost math worksheetsmost non greek lettermost oral-history interviews
Related words (69)
Determiner(1 words)
most state government elections
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(9 words)
Verb(2 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: dominant, prevailing, all-absorbing, arch, ascendant.
- Sentence evidence is available for predominant, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "predominant".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "predominant"
Keep "predominant" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "predominant", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "predominant" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriescentral feature
More specific
3 entriesdominant colordominant languagedominant trait
Collocations
5 entriespredominant factorpredominant languagepredominant rolepredominant themepredominant trend
Inflections
2 entriesmore predominantmost predominant
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
You could say that France is the predominant cultural power in Europe.
Source: tatoeba (7813088)
The United States is retreating from Iraq after eight years of a war that has served no purpose other than destroying a country fighting its own war against Iran. Since nature hates vacuums, Iran has now taken the United States' place as predominant superpower in the region. Guess they've never heard of the phrase "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" on the other side of the Atlantic.
Source: tatoeba (10465456)
According to the World Health Organization, unprotected sexual intercourse between men and women is the predominant mode of HIV transmission.
Source: tatoeba (11026538)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "predominant"?
Closest matches include dominant, prevailing, all-absorbing, arch, ascendant.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "predominant"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.