in the ascendant

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/ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
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Growing in power, influence, or success.
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Examples

  • Her influence was in the ascendant after the election.
  • For now, the younger faction is in the ascendant.
  • The reformers are in the ascendant.
  • Optimism is in the ascendant as talks resume.
  • The style remained in the ascendant throughout the decade.

Similar words

on the rise
in the lead
gaining ground

Meanings

Increasingly influential

power
formal
Used of a person, group, idea, or trend that is becoming stronger or more successful.

Examples

  • The reformers are in the ascendant.
  • Her influence was in the ascendant after the election.
  • For now, the younger faction is in the ascendant.
  • The style remained in the ascendant throughout the decade.
  • Optimism is in the ascendant as talks resume.

Similar words

on the rise
gaining ground
in the lead

Etymology

Ascendant comes from Latin ascendere, to climb, originally used of a rising astrological sign.

FAQ

What does in the ascendant mean?

In the ascendant means growing in power or success.

When is in the ascendant used?

It is used for movements, people, ideas, and trends.

How does in the ascendant differ from on the rise?

On the rise is broader and plainer; in the ascendant suggests growing influence.

How is in the ascendant used in a sentence?

The reformers are in the ascendant.

Is in the ascendant formal?

Yes, it is relatively formal.

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