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
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auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market
the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The 21-year-old dropped 40 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal in the utter domination of the Mavs.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Sunflower Showdown was a complete and utter domination in favor of Kansas State.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Through these dual histories, photography emerges as both a tool of domination and a medium of emancipation.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for domination
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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domination. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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