Meaning of the word "in the ascendant" in English

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in the ascendant

US /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/

UK /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/

rising in power or influence; becoming more popular, powerful, or important

Example:

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With recent victories, the team is clearly in the ascendant.

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Her career has been in the ascendant since she released her hit album.

Synonym:

on the rise on the up gaining ground flourishing thriving

Synonym:

in decline on the wane

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