domination

noun

dom·​i·​na·​tion ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: supremacy or preeminence over another

2

: exercise of mastery or ruling power

3

: exercise of preponderant, governing, or controlling influence

4

dominations plural : dominion sense 3

Synonyms of domination

• dominance
• dominion
• supremacy
• sovereignty

Examples of domination in a Sentence

auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market

the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century

Recent Examples on the Web

But his pure domination of the Truck Series will undoubtedly be one of the accomplishments he's best remembered for. —Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

American Jews who largely inhabit the center and the left—politically, culturally, and morally—feel disillusioned and betrayed by an Israeli leadership that appears intent on blocking the creation of a Palestinian state and seems committed instead to permanent domination. —Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026

Both of those tracks ended their command after 24 frames, but Langley may very well continue her domination for at least another turn, if not several more. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Unbeaten France with home advantage in Bordeaux and backing from its largest ever home crowd was expected to seriously threaten England's relentless domination of the championship. —ABC News, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for domination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation