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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
Adolescence’s Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, and Erin Doherty continued their awards-season dominance with their best supporting actor, best actor, and best supporting actress prizes, after which the show also won best limited series.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
This is yet another showcase for OBAA’s dominance this season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
His most intense fans may revel in his displays of dominance, but his least attached supporters—the ones who turned him from a loser in 2020 to a winner in 2024—are recoiling.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
But Strong is the most complete offensive weapon the Huskies have, and Auriemma is pushing her to lean into that dominance.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
This is yet another showcase for OBAA’s dominance this season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
His most intense fans may revel in his displays of dominance, but his least attached supporters—the ones who turned him from a loser in 2020 to a winner in 2024—are recoiling.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
But Strong is the most complete offensive weapon the Huskies have, and Auriemma is pushing her to lean into that dominance.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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Experts are concerned about China’s domination of the world market for rare-earth minerals, which are essential to the equipment that powers much of modern life.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Everything else is a euphemism for old fashioned domination that the region has spent generations trying to escape.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, Taiwan’s adoption of drone technologies and counter-measures reflects a broader global trend in modern warfare where autonomy, numbers, and networked systems can offset traditional military superiority.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite Barca’s recent dominance and established superiority in terms of history, fanbase and budget, the rivalry between the clubs is fierce.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Clemson, at 5-0, hosts the 4-0 Hurricanes in what is surprisingly a crucial battle for ACC supremacy.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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This capacity to translate democratic and constitutional aspirations matters not because legislative majorities are always right, but because certain national challenges cannot be deferred or ignored indefinitely, and because judicial supremacy cannot substitute for self-governance.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Worth Avenue and its surrounding streets have enjoyed an ongoing retail evolution over the years, with new and often bigger boutiques adding to Palm Beach’s reputation as a designer enclave.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Exploration in the western Mediterranean, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal), Sardinia and Etruria (central Italy), led to the Phoenician exploitation of rich natural resource deposits and an increasing reputation for great wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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During the Cold War, Radio Free Europe broadcast news to parts of Eastern Europe that were under Communist dominion.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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His strong-arming of universities, law firms, and media companies is a response to real problems, but his actions seem aimed more at harming those entities—and expanding his dominion over them—than at crafting enduring fixes.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Still, Self noted there’s a distinction between practice and actual games in how Peterson feels.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The distinction of a judicial warrant is key because ICE agents could instead have an administrative warrant.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fundamentally, sending in our own military to make the arrest on foreign soil without the consent of the other country would still violate international law and the sovereignty of Venezuela.—
Elie Mystal,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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That may be a coincidence, though the Grand Slams also have the benefit of not facing any threat to their primacy.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The primacy of a central meeting space can be traced to the Greek Empire with the agora, among other forerunners.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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