CEFR B1

ascendent

adjective

Meaning

Increasing in power, success, or influence.

Examples

Her ascendent career in music began with small clubs.
The company's ascendent performance in the market surprised competitors.

Synonyms: rising, growing, emerging, powerful, dominant

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ascendent (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛndənt/

Definition

Increasing in power, success, or influence.

Examples

Her ascendent career in music began with small clubs.
The company's ascendent performance in the market surprised competitors.
He was an ascendent figure in the political party, gaining more support each day.

How to Use ascendent

ascendent in (prepositional phrase): Increasing in power or influence within a specific field or context. — "She is ascendent in the field of artificial intelligence."
ascendent to (prepositional phrase): Moving towards a higher position or status. — "The new leader is ascendent to the throne."

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