dominance

noun

ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce dominance (audio)
Definition of dominancenext
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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2
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 Of course, Microsoft’s browser dominance was crumbling by the time the EU managed to get that implemented. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 Egg producers blamed price spike on the outbreak, but critics accused big companies of taking advantage of their market dominance and the government began its investigation. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 2 July 2026 If anything, this term served to reinforce the dominance of the conservative majority, its willingness to overturn precedents, and the ideological chasm between the Court’s liberal and conservative wings. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Fort Pitt Museum assistant director Michael Burke said Washington’s reasons weren’t solely based on achieving military dominance. — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dominance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
  1. domination
  2. superiority
  3. supremacy
  4. reputation
  5. dominion
  6. distinction
  7. sovereignty
  8. primacy
Noun
  • However, when the monsters become bent on world domination, the Minions must band together to defeat the creations gone awry.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Being top dog on the local council, however, is not the same as world domination.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of domination
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  • These early precedents in fictional brutality also weaken Thomson’s next point, about literature’s superiority.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Part of the reason for this is the Dodgers have entered a boring-great stage of hegemony, in which their superiority over the rest of the league is so pronounced that there is little to discuss on a day-to-day basis.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • Lawmakers continually warn China’s efforts are threatening to eclipse the United States’ technological supremacy in space.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Long story short, the new Free tent jumps right into the same minimal weight lane as other those other new ultralight freestanding tents, ready to battle it out for backcountry supremacy.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
Definition of supremacy
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  • Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Freeman had accomplished more than protecting her daughter from Hannah Ashley’s blow and, with perseverance, succeeded in getting herself and Lizzie out from under the Ashleys’ dominion.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 22 June 2026
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • Hezbollah denounces the deal as a threat to Lebanese sovereignty, while Israeli leaders vow not to cede ‘a millimeter’ until the group is fully disarmed.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Hernandez frames message sovereignty as the answer to a question every leader needs to sit with.
    — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of sovereignty
Noun
  • The United States and China are locked in a contest over semiconductors, supply chains, and technological primacy.
    — Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Much of the country has come to see its commitments to free trade, collective security, and global institutions not as sources of American primacy but as a raw deal—a way for the world to free-ride on American power.
    — Ian Bremmer, Time, 25 June 2026
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