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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 Rangers’ clubhouse acknowledged the pure dominance and impact deGrom has had on the team so far this season.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
Netflix is positioned to continue that dominance this year, with Adolescence — the four-part British series from writer-producers Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne about the aftermath of a 13-year-old boy murdering his classmate — practically lapping the competition.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 July 2025
Yes, the Men's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest will once again be a showcase of Joey Chestnut's dominance.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Dominating Grocery Walmart’s dominance is most pronounced in grocery.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
Netflix is positioned to continue that dominance this year, with Adolescence — the four-part British series from writer-producers Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne about the aftermath of a 13-year-old boy murdering his classmate — practically lapping the competition.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 July 2025
Yes, the Men's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest will once again be a showcase of Joey Chestnut's dominance.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Dominating Grocery Walmart’s dominance is most pronounced in grocery.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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Evangelical politics rest on the same punitive, exclusionary foundation—a politics of division and domination, fixated on the end of the world rather than the flourishing of the Earth.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Anderson’s book makes a compelling argument that reaching for total audio domination was—and is—a noble endeavor, albeit one rife with pitfalls.—
John Hendrickson,
The Atlantic,
10 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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The third annual South Florida Wing Bash will feature more than 20 chefs vying for supremacy for a panel of judges, as well as for the coveted People’s Choice Award.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Chinese artificial intelligence companies are gaining ground globally, challenging U.S. supremacy and intensifying a potential AI arms race.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Real Madrid’s winning reputation is built on their clinical efficiency in both boxes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 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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These were inhabitants of the Real East Coast who, even in the late 2000s, were still under the impression that hip-hop’s having been created in their territory granted them indefinite dominion over how the genre’s rhythm and presentation were supposed to feel.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 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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And anyone who watched the first Test will surely agree that the primacy of Test and international cricket should still be paramount.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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In their current form, those partnerships reflect the asymmetries of a different era, when American military primacy appeared uncontested and immutable.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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