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Synonyms & Antonyms of dominance
1
controlling power or influence over others
- although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves
Synonyms for dominance
- ascendance
- (also ascendence),
- ascendancy
- (also ascendency),
- domination,
- dominion,
- hegemony,
- imperium,
- predominance,
- predominancy,
- preeminence,
- reign,
- sovereignty
- (also sovranty),
- supremacy
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2
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
Synonyms for dominance
Words Related to dominance
- celebrity,
- fame,
- famousness,
- glory,
- honor,
- kudos,
- renown,
- reputation,
- repute
- ascendance
- (also ascendence),
- ascendancy
- (also ascendency),
- authority,
- domination,
- dominion
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The first known use of dominance was in 1819
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