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as in domination
controlling power or influence over others
although Napoléon had achieved dominance over the European continent, Great Britain still ruled the waves
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as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the university was recognized for its dominance in the field of ancient Greek history
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Recent Examples of dominance
The weight of his dominance can be seen inside his modest home.
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Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon matched Sheehan’s dominance his first time through the Dodgers’ lineup, but with two outs in the third inning, Will Smith hit a three-run home run to give the Dodgers a 3-0 lead.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Miller’s dominance helped the ’25 team snag the franchise’s third wild-card playoff berth in four years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Gray claims his termination was spurred by complaints over his book discussions and his references to critical race theory, which views history through systemic racism and the idea that institutions have helped white people maintain dominance in society.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon matched Sheehan’s dominance his first time through the Dodgers’ lineup, but with two outs in the third inning, Will Smith hit a three-run home run to give the Dodgers a 3-0 lead.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Miller’s dominance helped the ’25 team snag the franchise’s third wild-card playoff berth in four years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Gray claims his termination was spurred by complaints over his book discussions and his references to critical race theory, which views history through systemic racism and the idea that institutions have helped white people maintain dominance in society.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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Many Indians and students of colonialism see it as a symbol of the British Empire and the domination and plunder of imperialism.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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That Dalglish’s vast contribution in Liverpool’s domination of English football over the previous decade would have helped him in sticky spots is a reminder that Slot has little to fall back on.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are those who once thought that the superiority of machines would cause a crisis for chess—and for humanity.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Piech wanted to show off the superiority of VW Group’s engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Until 2022, there had been no challenge to the Tour’s supremacy and there was no incentive to innovate.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The battle was fought during the Napoleonic Wars, as Britain attacked Denmark to break a neutral alliance with other European powers that threatened British naval supremacy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Turkey has built a reputation in dental tourism, offering treatment plans that are often paired with travel support.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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Among its many distinctions, SPLC is known for bankrupting the Ku Klux Klan.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The distinction between users and professionals is sometimes clear and other times not so obvious.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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That's why Utah, a state that prides itself on sovereignty and small-government, is seeking federal help to revive a landmark that is culturally, environmentally and economically vital to the region.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese version of Apple Maps doesn’t recognize the sovereignty of Taiwan, and the Chinese version of iOS excludes Taiwan’s flag from the emoji keyboard.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The ways in which the Internet operates give primacy to controversial and inflammatory content.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Following the Nuremberg trials, Ferencz dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice and the primacy of the law.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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