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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
Because while the perks of his elevated status are enticing, maintaining his dominance is as difficult as establishing it.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Thaksin’s electoral dominance was abruptly halted by Move Forward in 2023, when his Pheu Thai Party was beaten into second place with 141 seats.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
From Lincoln’s streak-extending victory over San Jose in the Big Bone game to Woodside’s ground-game dominance to Campolindo win over Northgate, there were highlights from one side of the Bay to the other.
—Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Last fall, chalk held true in Divisions 1 and 2, with Xaverian (9-4) and Catholic Memorial (12-1) continuing their reigns of dominance with Super Bowl titles.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Thaksin’s electoral dominance was abruptly halted by Move Forward in 2023, when his Pheu Thai Party was beaten into second place with 141 seats.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
From Lincoln’s streak-extending victory over San Jose in the Big Bone game to Woodside’s ground-game dominance to Campolindo win over Northgate, there were highlights from one side of the Bay to the other.
—Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Last fall, chalk held true in Divisions 1 and 2, with Xaverian (9-4) and Catholic Memorial (12-1) continuing their reigns of dominance with Super Bowl titles.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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Refocusing On Long-Term Results As the marketing pendulum inevitably swings from domination by spreadsheet-wielding geeks to marketing by creative brand-builders, companies will realize that they have been overly focused on short-term results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The commonality will be the domination of votes from the two teams when the Rookie of the Year nod comes in two months.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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With over 600 DEXs now operating according to Grvt’s estimates, pure technological superiority or lower fees no longer guarantee success.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Not to mention the moral superiority gap it’s widened in conversations between the thin and the not thin enough.—
Allison Lax,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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America’s technological supremacy isn’t being lost to competition—it’s being surrendered by the very boards entrusted to protect it.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Losing the race for Ai dominance by losing the race for nuclear power supremacy while diminishing the wellbeing (and economic productivity in turn) of your citizenry is poor national security strategy.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This shift would prove extremely successful in bolstering Turning Point’s reputation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, during his 4 1/2 tenure, his reputation with Rangers fans and the media was strained at times.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 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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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest distinction is at coordinator.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Peace cannot be achieved by ceding sovereignty.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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As with much of the South China Sea, Beijing asserts sovereignty over wide swaths of territory that overlap with claims by other governments—including the Philippines.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Most Americans know his name, his primacy among blues legends, and the singular identity of his beloved hollow-body Gibson guitar named Lucille.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Supporters, meanwhile, warned of cultural fragmentation if English lost its primacy.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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