as in domination
controlling power or influence over others
European intellectuals have long debated the consequences of the hegemony of American popular culture around the world
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Recent Examples of hegemony
Still, as China’s hegemony has expanded, Taiwan has repeatedly witnessed the world fold.
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Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
This is the question on everyone’s mind, as diplomats around the world are being asked if American hegemony has been harmed by the conflict.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Most countries would prefer American hegemony to a multipolar world where they are consigned to one of China’s or Russia’s spheres of influence.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Second, many Iran hawks seriously underestimated the risks and costs of opposing Tehran’s drive for regional hegemony through military action.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
This is the question on everyone’s mind, as diplomats around the world are being asked if American hegemony has been harmed by the conflict.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Most countries would prefer American hegemony to a multipolar world where they are consigned to one of China’s or Russia’s spheres of influence.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Second, many Iran hawks seriously underestimated the risks and costs of opposing Tehran’s drive for regional hegemony through military action.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hegemony
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The final game of Ethan Wachsmann’s sophomore season was the messy prelude to complete domination.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Nelly Korda continued her domination of the LPGA this year with a win at the Riviera Maya Open yesterday.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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On almost any other night, being without Town’s playmaking or Robinson’s rim protection and rebounding dominance would tank the Knicks.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Scaling up for ‘energy dominance’ Apart from becoming the preeminent pipeline player, Enbridge is the fourth-largest Canadian company by market cap, trailing Shopify.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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To make matters worse, the introduction of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card in mid-2016 posed a big threat to the supremacy of the Platinum Card, then sorely in need of a refresh.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The Southern Poverty Law Center stands accused of contributing millions of dollars to white-supremacy groups, including the KKK and Nazis.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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This was clearly outside the purview of the colonizer, who saw land as a resource held under his dominion.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
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For China, bringing Taiwan under its dominion would break through that barrier and expand its military reach.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Allegations of sovereignty violations, civilian casualties, and lack of due process have prompted debates about the legality and morality of drone warfare under international humanitarian law.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Ties strained Relations between Britain and China have been strained since a national security crackdown on sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019 in Hong Kong, which was under British rule for 156 years before reverting to Chinese sovereignty almost three decades ago.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Hegemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hegemony. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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