dominance

noun

ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce dominance (audio)
Definition of dominancenext
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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2
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 Operated by Guardians from CFC’s Mission Delta 3 – Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Meadowlands is purposefully postured to provide the joint force with a robust toolkit for spectrum dominance. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 This immense infrastructure moat tends to insulate them from new competitors and secures their market dominance. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 His dominance in the bullpen is one of the key reasons the Cardinals (47-43) have surprised many experts this summer. — Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 Commercial space ventures in the US and China are tapping broader pools of capital as the superpowers vie for dominance in a fierce space race. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dominance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
  1. domination
  2. superiority
  3. supremacy
  4. reputation
  5. dominion
  6. distinction
  7. sovereignty
  8. primacy
Noun
  • However, when the monsters become bent on world domination, the Minions must band together to defeat the creations gone awry.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Being top dog on the local council, however, is not the same as world domination.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of domination
Noun
  • By vilifying others, Marx could use moral superiority to legally steal from those who had more.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
  • We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • Key Background Tensions between Musk and Altman are at a high as their AI companies battle for supremacy.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • And so the idea is that under the Constitution’s supremacy clause, federal law is the supreme law of the land.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of supremacy
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  • But with a lack of snow, its reputation is at risk of melting away.
    — Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The president sued the Times last year, accusing it of defaming him, disparaging his reputation and seeking to undermine his 2024 candidacy.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • Historical roots As Roberts’ majority opinion demonstrates, the definition of citizenship that Americans inherited from Britain and the common law included everyone born in a place where the king’s dominion extended.
    — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • Some make a distinction between temporary discomfort – such as anxiety or difficult emotions during meditation – and lasting harm, such as worsening mental health symptoms.
    — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • By using Beyon’s local data center infrastructure, its customers will be able to access Oracle’s cloud services without any data leaving the country and maintaining data sovereignty.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • The State Department has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court over what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a threat to American sovereignty.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of sovereignty
Noun
  • The United States and China are locked in a contest over semiconductors, supply chains, and technological primacy.
    — Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Much of the country has come to see its commitments to free trade, collective security, and global institutions not as sources of American primacy but as a raw deal—a way for the world to free-ride on American power.
    — Ian Bremmer, Time, 25 June 2026
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