97 entries under adjective topic. ×

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ruling(verb, superior, important, master)
16
controlling(verb, strong, powerful, effective)
16
leading(verb, strong, important, powerful)
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commanding(verb, master, over, ruling)
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directing(noun, verb, control, care)
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ascendant
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dominant(strong, superior, important, powerful)
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managing(noun, verb, control, care)
10
predominant(important, main, chief, principal)
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reigning(verb, main, chief, over)
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dominating(verb, top, superior, important)
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master(master, dominant)
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presiding(verb, master, domineering, controlling)
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regnant(over, dominant, widespread, domineering)
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conducting(noun, verb, direction, management)
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dominative(over, dominant)
5
executive
5
important(strong, powerful, significant, prominent)
5
paramount
5
preponderant(main, chief, over, principal)
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