DOMINIONS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

dominions

noun

plural of dominion

as in dominations

controlling power or influence over others in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals

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the right or means to command or control others was granted dominion over the household servants

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Recent Examples of dominions Their dominions extend not merely over territory, trade routes, and airspace but over knowledge itself. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 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 And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026

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Noun

There will be 25 in-store client events, global out-of-home from Piccadilly to Sunset Strip including bus-stop dominations, and 15 social platforms activated simultaneously.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Definition of dominations

Noun

Not all sectors of the population, however, accepted the government’s new powers and influence over traditional political, economic, and social relationships.

— Manfred W. Wenner, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026
The 2026 season was especially challenging due to the 2026 UIL realignment, which placed Crowley in the District of Doom alongside state powers North Crowley, Waxahachie and Duncanville.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of powers

Noun

The president previously greenlit the sale of Nvidia chips to Chinese firms despite a bipartisan push for stricter export controls.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
But their preferred answers — price controls, public ownership, more spending and more regulations — would worsen those problems.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of controls

Noun

The current Jonathan was born in 2023, and took the reigns as working live mascot from his predecessor Jonathan XIV the following year.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Postwar and contemporary art reigns as the largest sector in the auction market, accounting for just under half its value.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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