1
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
Her chart dominance began to wane, however, by the mid-1960s as popular taste shifted to more uptempo rock from the likes of The Beatles and other British invasion acts.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Line Manga’s dominance in the Japanese market demonstrates the platform’s ability to win over traditional manga fans, a feat that required careful cultural navigation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 July 2025
Biggs takes that premise and flips it outward by challenging the dominance of sight itself and inviting visitors to not only see, but to listen, to feel and to move.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
By investing in domestic rare-earth production and recycling, Apple is proactively insulating itself from geopolitical shocks, particularly those stemming from China’s dominance in rare earths and its willingness to weaponize export controls.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Line Manga’s dominance in the Japanese market demonstrates the platform’s ability to win over traditional manga fans, a feat that required careful cultural navigation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 July 2025
Biggs takes that premise and flips it outward by challenging the dominance of sight itself and inviting visitors to not only see, but to listen, to feel and to move.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
By investing in domestic rare-earth production and recycling, Apple is proactively insulating itself from geopolitical shocks, particularly those stemming from China’s dominance in rare earths and its willingness to weaponize export controls.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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Hockey’s loss became golf’s gain, and Gilmore’s domination on the championship tour gave the PGA a shot of pure rock & roll energy right up its tight, white ass.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
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It was held together not by the domination of a single group, but rather by its asymmetries.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Being the world's most valuable company is not a sign of permanent superiority.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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What To Know According to a French intelligence report shared with the Associated Press, Chinese diplomats worked to publicize the downing of Rafale jets during the conflict while promoting the superiority of Chinese fighter aircraft.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Race to World First draws millions of global viewers eager to watch elite teams battle for supremacy in World of Warcraft, one of the world’s most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing (MMORPG) games.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Close Race The Phils, who have been battling the New York Mets for supremacy in the National League East, finished the weekend at 56-43, giving them a lead of just one-half game in the division.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Hong Kong perfected this approach over the last few decades, building its reputation through observation and thoughtful adaptation.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As a professional cartographer, his reputation and ability to make a living is on the line if his map was found to be less than useful.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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Root takes that concept of player asymmetry to another level, letting each player fight for dominion of the woodland wilderness with completely different actions and mechanisms.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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After confederation, Canada strove to be the most British dominion in the British empire.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Nevertheless, outsiders marveled at the pronounced American sense of moral and cultural primacy, which seemed to be guaranteed by hard power and enforced synergistically by the State Department, PEN America, the New York Times, Human Rights Watch, and Ivy League universities.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The administration’s approach to NASA involves a weirdly jingoistic notion of the primacy of American science, akin to the administration’s description of its chaotic tariff policies.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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