Ascendent (Noun)
Meaning 1
Position or state of being dominant or in control; "that idea was in the ascendant".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her ideas on environmental policy are currently in the ascendant and being implemented globally.
- As a major donor, he holds a position of power and his interests are in the ascendant within the organization.
- With several major investors backing the startup, the new technology is clearly in the ascendant and gaining traction rapidly.
- During her first year in office, the opposition was in the ascendant, frequently blocking her legislation and stalling progress.
- His fame as an actor reached new heights after winning several prestigious awards, placing his star in the ascendant within Hollywood circles.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.