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
Meanwhile, the resurgence of Eurasian empires—notably China and Russia—strikes at the heart of the cellular order established under American hegemony.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The big-market Giants and mid-market Diamondbacks, meanwhile, shrunk from the Dodgers’ hegemony, each NL West club reaching just one postseason in the past eight-plus years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
That would be a massive threat to the hegemony established by the film, especially for people at their most curious, rebellious age.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
China does not seek to replicate traditional models of hegemony.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The big-market Giants and mid-market Diamondbacks, meanwhile, shrunk from the Dodgers’ hegemony, each NL West club reaching just one postseason in the past eight-plus years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
That would be a massive threat to the hegemony established by the film, especially for people at their most curious, rebellious age.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
China does not seek to replicate traditional models of hegemony.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hegemony
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With the ongoing domination of streaming services, many local stations are struggling to compete and maintain viewership.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Here, animals serve as vessels for our worst impulses, suffering at the point where curiosity turns to sadism, domination to cruelty, and self-interest to neglect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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This myth, among others, such as California’s economic dominance and its reputation as a peaceful liberal haven, Didion sought to problematize in her writing.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The projection of dominance above all else isn’t leadership.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Social-media platforms are filled with short-form videos that clumsily grapple with stigmas surrounding height supremacy.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Back in the ‘90s, two regional park chains, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, were battling it out for roller-coaster supremacy.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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But first comes Infantino’s own strategic test, the same one faced by every emperor whose dominion threatens to collapse because of overexpansion.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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The governors, Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal Anaya of Tamaulipas, denied any wrongdoing and called accusations against them an attempt to undermine Mexican sovereignty.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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India is also pushing for AI sovereignty, spurred in part by Beijing and Washington’s tightening grip on their tech and infrastructure.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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“Hegemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hegemony. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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