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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ascendent

/æskəndənt/ noun · British & US
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What does ascendent mean?

noun

A person or thing that is rising or tending to rise in power, influence, or importance. A person or thing that is moving upwards or rising in the sky, especially the sun or a star.

Example

"The ascendent politician's popularity continued to rise throughout the year."

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