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

• 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

Matthew Stafford put together an incredible performance in the Los Angeles Rams’ 35-7 domination of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025

The game was pretty much over then, and the Browns’ defense continued its domination the rest of the way. —Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025

If Ohtani’s 6-for-6, three-home run game to create the 50/50 club last year might have been the greatest offensive game ever, Thursday’s two-way domination has to be considered for status as the greatest postseason performance. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025

The next several minutes after Makar’s goal were total domination by the visitors. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 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