Demographic Trends

noun a deep, resonant sound

verb to make a deep, resonant sound

interjection used to represent the sound of an explosion or sudden loud noise

• The sudden boom in the stock market caught many investors by surprise.
• When the DJ played his favorite song, he shouted 'boom!' and started dancing.
• She dropped the mic after her performance and said, 'Boom, I nailed it!'
• With the new marketing strategy, the company experienced a boom in sales.

noun a flowing in or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers or amounts

• The city experienced a sudden influx of tourists during the holiday season.
• There was a huge influx of people at the concert last night.
• The party got lit after the influx of cool people showed up.
• The influx of new ideas brought a breath of fresh air to the project.

noun a gradual decline or decrease

preposition indicating the location or position of something

• The popularity of traditional media is on the wane as digital platforms continue to rise.
• His interest in video games seems to be on the wane lately.
• I heard that their relationship is on the wane, they hardly spend time together anymore.
• The power of the dictator is on the wane as the people start to rise up against him.

adjective having greatest importance or influence; most common or conspicuous

• In this research study, the predominant factor influencing consumer behavior was found to be price.
• The predominant color in her wardrobe is definitely black.
• His predominant vibe is chill and laid-back.
• The storm's predominant force was evident in the destruction it left behind.

adverb chiefly; mainly; for the most part

• The study found that the population in the city is predominantly composed of young professionals.
• The neighborhood is predominantly families with young children.
• The party was predominantly college students looking to have a good time.
• Her artwork is predominantly abstract, with hints of realism scattered throughout.

noun a term used to describe the process by which an immigrant gains legal entry to a country through the sponsorship of a family member who is already a legal resident or citizen

• Chain migration refers to the process by which one family member sponsors another for immigration to a country.
• My uncle was able to come to the US through chain migration because his sister was already living here.
• Dude, my cousin just got here through chain migration. It's pretty cool how it works.
• In a way, social media can be seen as a form of chain migration, where one person's presence attracts others to join in.