CultureJuly 9, 2026
ascendence
/əˈsɛndəns/
Definition
The process of rising to a position of prominence, influence, or recognized status.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ascendere', meaning to climb or mount. It entered English via Old French, maintaining the root sense of moving upward.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe Charli XCX's early period as an independent artist before her massive mainstream success. It highlights how she views her own professional origins as part of her current marketing narrative.
‘Music, Fashion, Film’ and the death of ‘Brat’: Charli XCX’s new creative era
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