1. rising in power or influence; dominant

1. a position of dominance or controlling influence
2. the sign of the zodiac rising above the eastern horizon at a particular moment
Usage: astrology

Examples

• The new political party was clearly in the ascendent after the election.
• Her career has been ascendent since she joined the company.
• The ascendent economic power shifted global trade patterns.
• Democracy was in the ascendent throughout the region.
• The astrologer calculated her ascendent based on her birth time.
• His ascendent influence in the industry was undeniable.