Synonyms of reigning

Verb

1. reign, govern, rule

usage: have sovereign power; "Henry VIII reigned for a long time"

2. predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail

usage: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"

Adjective

1. regnant, reigning, ruling, powerful (vs. powerless)

usage: exercising power or authority