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dominant
adjective
Having the greatest influence, power, or prominence in a setting.
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A concern with memory is the dominant theme of the novel.
Blue was dominant in the model city's palette because it covered far more visible surface than any other color.
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dominancenoun
The condition of having the greatest influence, strength, or prominence.
The dominance of blue in the mural gave the room a cool atmosphere.
The dominance of epic verse at public festivals made shorter comic works seem almost absent from the city's celebrations.
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