1
as in domination
controlling power or influence over others
although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves
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as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the university was recognized for its dominance in the field of ancient Greek history
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Recent Examples of dominance
Marist continues conference dominance, while both Shepard and Oak Lawn enter the rankings.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The prosecutors say Live Nation has abused its concert industry dominance and should be broken up.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, Bridgerton continues its dominance, with Season 4 expected in 2026 and additional installments on the way.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Nevertheless, analysts warn that the company may yet face challenges that threaten market dominance.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 May 2025
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The prosecutors say Live Nation has abused its concert industry dominance and should be broken up.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, Bridgerton continues its dominance, with Season 4 expected in 2026 and additional installments on the way.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Nevertheless, analysts warn that the company may yet face challenges that threaten market dominance.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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All of that has culminated in domination at Quail Hollow.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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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
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During an interview with Josh Martinez of Z100 on Superstar Crossover, Ospreay stated AEW's superiority in the current wrestling landscape.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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And they’ve been romanticized for nearly as long by foreign travelers who see an espresso bar and long counter full of hot foods, panini, and piles of prosciutto as a sign of culinary superiority.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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In recent years, Beijing and Washington have been vying for supremacy in AI technology that could confer the winner advantages in economic productivity, scientific breakthroughs and national security.—
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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This truce thus provides not only temporary economic relief but also a moment of clarity, spotlighting the relentless drive of both superpowers toward long-term technological supremacy.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Made-In is a newer cookware brand that has quickly gained momentum and a positive reputation in professional kitchens over the past few years.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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But Wilken, who is a former law professor and thus likely appreciative of the academic calendar, has a reputation for being pragmatic and realistic.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2025
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Indian spirituality, with its emphasis on the interconnectedness of life, was an important check on the hubris of American individualism and biblical notions of how the world had been given by God to man to have dominion over.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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By making his milieu familiar to a modern audience, Hytner and Bailey ignore the profound strangeness of Richard, who gains dominion over himself only by letting a nation slip through his fingers.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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This distinction is more urgent than ever as AI makes surface-level content alarmingly easy to produce.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The key distinction in astrophysical environments is the presence of magnetic fields, which fundamentally alter the nature of turbulent flows.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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Even after the restoration of full sovereignty with German reunification in 1990, German officials still trod lightly.—
Mark I. Vail,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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As a result, its ability to translate regulatory ambitions into digital sovereignty is limited.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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Hard cuts, double takes, and strange cameos are par for the course with Spike, but those affectations tend to distract from the primacy of this film’s performances.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 May 2025
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Dern makes impassioned and thought-provoking assertions about the primacy of Inland Empire in Lynch’s oeuvre, and the archival behind-the-scenes footage of the director at work on that freewheeling, multi-year indie project is especially revealing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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