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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
Whether this Sun Belt market dominance poses a real problem for the NHL depends largely on your perspective.
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Because here’s the truth: while politicians argue over immigration and trade policy, the real threat to American economic dominance is internal.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 29 May 2025
The challenge ahead is not to protect any one company’s dominance in China.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 May 2025
That enthusiasm hasn't waned over the past five years, which have seen theaters struggle as streaming giants like Netflix seek to establish dominance in Hollywood.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Because here’s the truth: while politicians argue over immigration and trade policy, the real threat to American economic dominance is internal.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 29 May 2025
The challenge ahead is not to protect any one company’s dominance in China.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 May 2025
That enthusiasm hasn't waned over the past five years, which have seen theaters struggle as streaming giants like Netflix seek to establish dominance in Hollywood.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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For a minute in the 1990s, Failure seemed destined for world domination.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
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As the 2024-25 season kicked off last August, Madrid appeared set for another spell of domination.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The formal presentation took place in the same battle-scarred stadium, Berlin’s Olympiastadion, where Adolf Hitler watched Owens, the Black American athlete, win four gold medals in the 1936 Games, dealing a blow to Hitler’s notions of racial superiority.—
Ciarán Fahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Imagine a future Supreme Court case challenging church-state separation, with Christians vying against Christians for superiority.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Further, these resupply robots are able to leverage the advances in robotics and autonomy that both countries have honed from their ongoing battle for aerial drone supremacy.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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As McLaren and Red Bull have vied for supremacy at the front of the F1 pack for almost a year now, the debate about flexi-wings has been intense, relating to both wings on the front and the rear of the car.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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For a time, Central Connecticut lived up to its reputation as one of the top hitting teams in college baseball, but was ultimately outslugged by Auburn,shut down by NC State and ousted from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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The next generation of Kardashians will soon enough inherit the dynasty’s now quieter cultural dominion, despite the media’s relentless transmutation, because the family has become powerful enough to run on autopilot.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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The region was once home to the Samnites, an ancient Italic warrior people that fought the Romans for dominion before Rome became an empire.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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But Ukraine accuses Russia of seeking to seize control of the country and remove its sovereignty in an imperial war of aggression.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Today, the insurgency has weakened, but an external threat looms larger and larger: steady Chinese encroachment on Philippine maritime rights and sovereignty, primarily in the South China Sea.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The policy divisions are often arbitrary — think of the reversals on trade, spending, national security and even the primacy of Congress itself — but party allegiance is constant.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The federal government has long held primacy over the regulation of air emissions as a matter of both legal principle and simple common sense.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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