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
With its roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing organization that advocates Hindu hegemony within India, the BJP’s language policies resonate with many in a country where nearly 80% of people are Hindu.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
This creates a powerful feedback loop: as stablecoin adoption grows for cross-border payments and digital transactions, so does the global demand for USD and Treasuries, cementing U.S. financial hegemony.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Ditto rhetorical question titles that tease a challenge to hegemony.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Meetings on either side of the globe underlined growing challenges to US hegemony, from within and beyond Washington’s traditional alliances.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
This creates a powerful feedback loop: as stablecoin adoption grows for cross-border payments and digital transactions, so does the global demand for USD and Treasuries, cementing U.S. financial hegemony.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Ditto rhetorical question titles that tease a challenge to hegemony.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Meetings on either side of the globe underlined growing challenges to US hegemony, from within and beyond Washington’s traditional alliances.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hegemony
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Weaker unions mean workers have less influence over tax policy, leading to elite domination and faster profit growth in low-union companies.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And without a strong political center, Japan will be less able to resist Chinese domination of Asia or sustain international cooperation on free economic exchange.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dominance of Wilson, Langley and Moroney will be welcomed as a signpost for the many who have championed the underdog role of women in country in recent years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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America’s supremacy in chip designing is uncontested.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For an administration that claims to be concerned about maintaining technological and scientific supremacy against international rivals, the political warfare on higher education makes no sense.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ralf Rangnick's men are jostling with Bosnia & Herzegovina for early dominion in Group H and travel to face the Dragons on Tuesday in a crucial clash.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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The most likely result is perpetuation of the status quo, under which Israel controls the entirety of the territory between the River and the Sea and imposes differing degrees of authority over Palestinians under its dominion.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Backing down would undermine his narrative of defending national sovereignty and cost him political capital, particularly within the progressive and nationalist constituencies that form his core base.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Citizens in Kyiv and Lviv gathered to pay tribute to Parubiy, honoring his dedication to Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hegemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hegemony. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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