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

• ascendance
• ascendence
• ascendancy
• ascendency
• dominance
• dominion
• hegemony
• imperium
• predominance
• predominancy
• preeminence
• reign
• sovereignty
• sovranty
• supremacy

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

All of that has culminated in domination at Quail Hollow. —Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

The group’s No. 1 run began in July 2019, when Del Barrio Hasta Aquí debuted at the summit, becoming its longest-leading set to date, with an 18-week domination. —Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 12 May 2025

By finishing a four-game sweep of Chicago, the Royals (23-16) continued their domination over a fellow American League Central club. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025

The global domination of Chinese EV brands like BYD, MG, Xpeng, and Nio has only become more prevalent in recent years. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 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