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

As ever, world domination is a significant inspiration. —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025

The Aztecs’ domination allowed starting guards Naomi Panganiban, Nat Martinez and Nala Williams to sit out the fourth quarter as 11 different players scored and pulled down at least one rebound in SDSU’s fourth straight win. —Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025

That was two-way, superstar domination. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are the undisputed NFL team of choice for Swifties — but the team’s ultimate goal is total world fandom domination. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025

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