in the ascendant

US /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
UK /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
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1.

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

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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.
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on the riseon the upgaining groundflourishingthriving
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in declineon the wane
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