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

This is an economy that runs on the assumption of potential—on the idea that tech founders will, through brute force, innovate their way into market domination and produce limitless riches. —Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026

But Jordan’s place on this list is about pure domination. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

Instead, the Spurs’ domination of the boards proved a group effort, with seven players collecting at least four. —Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026

With the blessing and leadership of various popes, the nobles of Europe raised armies, crossed various countries or sailed to the Middle East to fight and save the Holy Land (Palestine) from Muslim domination, something that echoes down the centuries to today. —Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 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