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

Yes, there are two international trips, including one to the literal other side of the world — a destination that makes Mexico City’s 7,200 feet of altitude seem like a leisurely stroll down the block, making the Niners the league’s official guinea pigs for global domination. —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 May 2026

There’s outperformance, and then there’s what Technology has done versus the rest of the market over the last six weeks — complete domination. —Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 13 May 2026

The 2026 Oscars marked the end of a nearly year-long chapter full of global domination for the film. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

Inter Milan cemented its domination of Italian soccer by securing the league and cup double for the first time since 2010. —ABC News, 13 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