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preponderant

adjective as in predominant

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The congregation is a mixture of working and middle class people; the former kind being preponderant.

But we have no equal evidence for any similar preponderant Jutish power in the sixth century.

Nevertheless, when compared to Cuba, Jamaica cannot be considered the preponderant position of the Caribbean.

Unmarried mothers are overwhelmingly preponderant among the frivolous and weak-willed.

Since the Westphalian Peace of 1648 the principle of balance of power has played a preponderant part in the history of Europe.

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On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to preponderant, such as: dominant, dominating, overpowering, overriding, powerful, and predominant.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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