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domination

noun

ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce domination (audio)
Definition of dominationnext
1
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market

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2
as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century

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Recent Examples of domination This switching of places is especially true of Islam seen as an alien but also more virile force than Western liberalism, one whose power thus needs to be countered by its own weapons of solidarity and domination. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 The pure domination from the Minutemen from start to finish in this one was a sight to behold. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Ben’s view Analysis of China is often so polarized that a casual observer might get the impression that Beijing is both an unstoppable force on the verge of global domination and a precarious dictatorship on the brink of collapse. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The Quad continues to show potential as the regional maritime coalition that could limit Chinese domination of Asian waters. — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domination
  1. dominance
  2. conquest
  3. dominion
  4. dominating
  5. supremacy
  6. sovereignty
Noun
  • But 20 years later, with the rise of SpaceX and a host of new startups building medium-lift and large rockets, the time of ULA’s dominance is long past.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The summit also comes as three days of voting began in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition to President Vladimir Putin’s party and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominance
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  • Rome’s conquest of Gaul and Britain brought Celtic speakers under its rule.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
  • León-Portilla wrote extensively about the conquest of Mexico from the Mexica viewpoint, documented the philosophy of Aztec intellectuals and analyzed poems in Nahuatl — the language of the Mexica empire.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of conquest
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  • Faced with the dominion of the identical copy, some modern artists chose to celebrate it; others took a more critical, even antagonistic stance.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Propelling themselves through the 00s, iconic franchises continued to thrive with both Star Wars and Star Trek maintaining their dominion over sci-fi cinema.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • Former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman shared that nugget while talking on Fox Sports about the Chiefs’ dominating win over Denver.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Though Emmanwori’s absence was still felt on Wednesday, the rest of Seattle’s secondary — familiar and unfamiliar names alike — delivered in a dominating way.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominating
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  • No government or entity has ever managed to hold both military and political supremacy over the entire territory of Yemen in modern history.
    — Mahad D. Darar, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
  • His prayerful recognition of God’s supremacy and government of the universe refreshed his heart and lifted his thought above the human fears and limitations that plague an illusory, material sense of existence.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of supremacy
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  • The meeting comes days after Carney embraced the prospect of Canada becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control Canada’s markets or undermine its sovereignty.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Denmark and Greenland have stressed that the arrangement will not compromise the island's sovereignty or right to self-determination.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domination. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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