To decide means to succumb to the preponderance of one set of influences over another set.
Source: tatoeba (3149833)
Preponderance
/pɹɪˈpɒndəɹəns/
Synonyms for "preponderance" (134 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Noun(5 words)
Strong matches (40)
eminent domainenchantmentesteemexcellencefavorforcegood feelinggreatnesshegemonyholdimportanceincidental powerincomparabilityinfluenceinfluentialityinimitabilityinsinuationleadleadershipleverage
Noun(3 words)
Determiner(7 words)
most administrative proceduremost animalsmost biological topicsmost celestial objectsmost foreign-language studymost honors physicsmost micro irrigation
Adverb(2 words)
most dynamic stabilitymost nonlife
Related words (67)
Noun(12 words)
most nonlivingmost of the timemost one-celledmost romanianmost spanish language artsnearly alloutweighingpersuasive powerpredominancepreponderancesprobative weightweight of evidence
Determiner(5 words)
most numbersmost state-funded programsmost water-moleculethe majoritythe majority of
one upmanshipone-upmanshipoverlordshippersonalitypersuasionpluralitypotencypowerprecedencepredominancepredominancypredominationpreeminencepreponderancyprepotenceprepotencyprerogativepressureprestigeprimacy
Show 30 more words
principalitypriorityprivilegepurchasereignreputeright-of-wayrulesayseniorityskillsovereigntystrengthsuasionsubtle influencesuccesssuggestionsuperioritysupremacysuzerainshipsuzeraintyswaythe greatest numbertranscendencetranscendencyupper handvirtuosityweightweightinesswhip hand
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: prevalence, abundance, accomplishment, advantage, almost all.
- Sentence evidence is available for preponderance, 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 "preponderance".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "preponderance"
Keep "preponderance" 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
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3. Re-read context
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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
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "preponderance" 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
13 entriesburden of proofevidentiary standardextentfigureheavinessmagnitudenumberpowerpowerfulnesspredominancequantitytendencyweightiness
More specific
7 entriesabsolute majorityadministrative standardcivil standardnumerical majorityprobabilistic biassupermajorityweighting bias
Collocations
6 entriesgeographic preponderancegreater weight of the evidencenumerical preponderancepreponderance in civil casespreponderance of evidencepreponderance standard
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
The by-products of living things also play an important part in creating sandy beaches. Bermuda's preponderance of pleasantly pink beaches results from the perpetual decay of single-celled, shelled organisms called foraminifera.
Source: tatoeba (6673939)
In legal terms, the "preponderance of evidence" is a lower standard of proof than "clear and convincing evidence".
Source: tatoeba (10826128)
[S]trong proofs are at hand to shew, that in the Irish people there is a large admixture, if not an overwhelming praeponderance, of Iberian elements.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "preponderance"?
Closest matches include prevalence, abundance, accomplishment, advantage, almost all.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "preponderance"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.