domination

noun

ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce domination (audio)
Definition of dominationnext
1
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market

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2
as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century

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Recent Examples of domination There was, on the books at least, some protection against foreign domination. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Brooke Reese, the host of Apple Music’s Global Chart Show, says that beyond radio play and chart domination, audiences appreciate an evocative and vulnerable performance, which doesn’t always require jaw-dropping vocals. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026 Prions en exerçant la domination, la domination que Dieu nous donne ! — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026 Pete Golding did a tremendous job during Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff run last year and is off to a 2-0 start after a dramatic walk-off win against Louisville in Week 1 and a 41-9 domination against Charlotte on Saturday. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domination
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  1. dominance
  2. conquest
  3. dominion
  4. dominating
  5. supremacy
  6. sovereignty
Noun
  • Her two-way dominance and experience make her one of the leading candidates for national player of the year, alongside 2026 winner Sarah Strong of Connecticut and USC guard JuJu Watkins.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Panelists tied the airport’s high airfares directly to market dominance, pointing out that ticket prices drop when carriers face genuine competition.
    — Chase Jordan October 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of dominance
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  • His military conquests consolidated the provinces of Kyiv and Novgorod into a single state, and his Byzantine baptism determined the course of Christianity in the region.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Wisely, these African rulers understood the ultimate goals of European soldier-surveyors – to map the road to colonial conquest.
    — Thomas J Bassett, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of conquest
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  • The un-understandable which has dominion over our meat likewise has dominion over our machines.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In the past, the principal solvent of Europe’s imperial dominions was the growing reluctance of people in the metropole to bear the financial and military burden.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of dominion
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  • The Milwaukee Brewers capped a dominating October on Wednesday night by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 of the World Series.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Seahawks beat the Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday night in a win that was more dominating than even the score indicated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dominating
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  • Shifting coalitions When the Haredi parties exited Netanyahu’s coalition, Likud replaced them with nationalist parties that emphasize the state and Jewish supremacy.
    — Hannah Ridge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Gavin Newsom’s legislative minions just got a lesson in constitutional supremacy.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of supremacy
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  • The goal is food sovereignty, Campbell explains, helping BIPOC communities with education and training around growing fresh food.
    — Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
  • However, Putin has since reiterated his maximalist demands, including on territory and Ukraine’s sovereignty – red lines for Kyiv and its allies.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domination. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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