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
During the Iran-Iraq War, the US actively supported Iraq as the lesser of two evils, fearing Iranian victory and hegemony in the Gulf.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
This season, however, is likely to bring an end to world football’s longest domestic hegemony.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran, with its massive military capabilities, its oil wealth, its appetite for regional hegemony and its obdurate Islamism may have been the foremost obstacle to Israel’s integration into the region since 1979.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Even Casey Wasserman, Lew’s powerful grandson, this week lost hegemony not only over his management company but perhaps also the LA28 Olympics.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
This season, however, is likely to bring an end to world football’s longest domestic hegemony.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Iran, with its massive military capabilities, its oil wealth, its appetite for regional hegemony and its obdurate Islamism may have been the foremost obstacle to Israel’s integration into the region since 1979.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Even Casey Wasserman, Lew’s powerful grandson, this week lost hegemony not only over his management company but perhaps also the LA28 Olympics.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hegemony
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Iberians of South America …domination, only the Spanish and Portuguese were admitted to their South American colonies.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins looked terrific all night, a thorough domination of Detroit indeed.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pebblebrook coach George Washington was a front-row witness to Landrew’s dominance in the 2026 state championship.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The race for battery supremacy seems to be heating up at the moment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their ideology promotes Jewish supremacy over the entirety of historic Palestine, including the West Bank, and regards territorial compromise with Palestinians as both a political and theological impossibility.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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What if humans were to lose their dominion over the planet, too?—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The National Capital Planning Commission has dominion over all White House construction and will vote on the plans today.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dispensaries on tribal land were the first to open because of their sovereignty and ability to make their own rules.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the deal to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which claims sovereignty over the Indian Ocean territory, was first announced it was fully supported by the US.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Hegemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hegemony. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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