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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 kind where kids tackle each other; the kind with violence, an unrivaled dominance in the cultural psyche, and concussion concerns.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
In short, investors are questioning the once-unshakable dominance of software and tech.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Although the company has struggled recently, there's room for a turnaround given its dominance in 2016, Kniffen said.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
There has been growing concern within the federal government for years about China’s dominance in the global supply chain for critical minerals and the refining process.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
In short, investors are questioning the once-unshakable dominance of software and tech.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Although the company has struggled recently, there's room for a turnaround given its dominance in 2016, Kniffen said.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
There has been growing concern within the federal government for years about China’s dominance in the global supply chain for critical minerals and the refining process.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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Step into the domination station and enjoy.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement In the poetry of his performance, Bad Bunny showed that love is not domination.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Chinese state media reportedly released images emphasizing Beijing’s technological and military superiority, while highlighting its ability to take Taiwan by force if necessary.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Unlike the Cold War-era contest between the Soviet Union and the United States, which was driven by governments seeking to demonstrate technological superiority, today's race is increasingly powered by private companies and commercial competition.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Generally, the federal government does not need to respect local zoning regulations that conflict with federal mandates often referred to as the supremacy clause.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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This beer company had a 10-year lock on Super Bowl commercial supremacy.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 2020, Hubbard sued several student activists for defamation, accusing them of damaging his academic reputation and mental wellbeing in their campaign for his removal from campus.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Basque Country's culinary reputation means places like San Sebastián filled early, but nearby alternatives like Vitoria still have scattered availability.—
Ryan Craggs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the economy of the British empire as a whole—Britain plus Ireland plus Canada plus Australia plus New Zealand plus South Africa plus India plus the other British dominions and overseas colonies—that entity remained the world’s largest economic unit until during the First World War.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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During the Cold War, Radio Free Europe broadcast news to parts of Eastern Europe that were under Communist dominion.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The law names city, county, and other local agencies, as well as federal law enforcement agencies, but notably does not include law enforcement officers employed by the state, creating a distinction that the judge found discriminatory against federal agents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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This distinction is fast becoming one of the most consequential competitive fault lines in modern markets.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Emmanuel Macron equated territorial sovereignty with the rights of the French to police their own misinformation and democracy.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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And the loss of our supply chain sovereignty was not a function of a prosperous and healthy system of global trade.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thus, a theatrical window of sufficient length is vital to protect the level and duration of cultural primacy needed to create enduring value.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our cities and neighborhoods have already sacrificed so much of their humanity to the primacy of the automobile.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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