dominance

noun

ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce dominance (audio)
Definition of dominancenext
1
as in domination
controlling power or influence over others although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves

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2
as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the university was recognized for its dominance in the field of ancient Greek history

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Recent Examples of dominance Commissioner Rob Manfred has referenced the dominance of the Dodgers to make the case a salary cap is needed to maintain parity, increase fan engagement and protect the future of the sport. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026 The growing relationship reflects the increasing dominance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together account for more than half of the Kospi index. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 July 2026 Chief among them is reducing the dominance of technology monopolies, which have an outsize effect on AI development. — Daron Acemoglu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 If someone pushes back, resist turning it into a battle for dominance. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dominance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
  1. domination
  2. superiority
  3. supremacy
  4. reputation
  5. dominion
  6. distinction
  7. sovereignty
  8. primacy
Noun
  • Most recently, he’s rallied to add a further bit of brightness to his public profile by turning in a stellar domination of the Ohio Derby, much to the relief of his veteran trainer Steve Asmussen and his jockey Jose Ortiz.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The quick, decisive defeat marked Rome’s final domination of the peninsula and solidified their influence over regional trade and military routes.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
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  • It is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor, which entered service in 2005 and remains one of the world’s most capable air-superiority fighters.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Maresca’s football, fundamentally, is based on finding the free man and creating numerical superiorities in different areas of the pitch, and the City players are well used to that after their time with Guardiola.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of superiority
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  • Increasing popularity and selling as many tickets as is possible boosts revenues; revenues can be used to reinvest in infrastructure and to make tournaments better in the ongoing arms race for supremacy between the four Grand Slams.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • But for at least this coming season, home will be in Philadelphia, alongside a talented cast that should be able to contend for an NBA title and certainly challenge the defending champion New York Knicks for Eastern Conference supremacy.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026
Definition of supremacy
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  • But the case — and Michael’s reputation — would turn on its head weeks later.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The college has built its reputation with practical programs; it’s known for its business administration and computer information majors, the latter with a cybersecurity focus.
    — Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputation
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  • The preview opens with an introduction to demon king Ravana asserting his dominion across the three realms of heaven, earth, and the underworld.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Historical roots As Roberts’ majority opinion demonstrates, the definition of citizenship that Americans inherited from Britain and the common law included everyone born in a place where the king’s dominion extended.
    — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
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  • This of course gives the Charger the unenviable distinction of being a vehicle that is both statistically more dangerous to be inside in the event of a crash, as well as increasing the chances of another driver dying whenever one is involved.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
  • The distinction is important for the development of useful quantum computers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of distinction
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  • In June, the European Commission unveiled its most comprehensive initiative yet to strengthen the bloc’s technological sovereignty.
    — Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government is demanding that the US clarify the conditions under which the arrest occurred, alleging a possible violation of national sovereignty.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of sovereignty
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  • Professional managers tend to prioritize shareholder returns as many corporate boards still believe in shareholder primacy.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This insistence on the primacy of IMAX can send the message that there’s only one true way to see the movie.
    — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
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