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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 only social factor that proved relevant was dominance, with less-dominant chimps being more prone to contagious urination.
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Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
But Trump’s capricious decision-making, erratic pronouncements and desire for dominance meant Pence was often publicly embarrassed and the status of his office downgraded.
—Roy Brownell, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Changes in the Middle East Israel Hamas Lebanon Syria
Iran
Israel
Israel has reasserted its military dominance but may face heavy diplomatic and domestic costs.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
His retirement in 1981 spelled the end of a three-decade run of Australian male dominance that included 17 victories in the Davis Cup team event from 1950 to 1977.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
But Trump’s capricious decision-making, erratic pronouncements and desire for dominance meant Pence was often publicly embarrassed and the status of his office downgraded.
—Roy Brownell, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Changes in the Middle East Israel Hamas Lebanon Syria
Iran
Israel
Israel has reasserted its military dominance but may face heavy diplomatic and domestic costs.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
His retirement in 1981 spelled the end of a three-decade run of Australian male dominance that included 17 victories in the Davis Cup team event from 1950 to 1977.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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Some supporters will love the domination Leeds tend to have from the first minute until the last.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The short—and apparently sweet—singer even manages to sit at Nos. 1 and 10 at the same time, which is really just a bit of coincidence that underlines her current domination of the airwaves.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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The dominant view in Washington argues for peace through strength, that only clear military superiority can deter China’s ambitions to subsume Taiwan and exert dominance across the Indo-Pacific.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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As noted above, the teams met in Charlotte for conference supremacy.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration's latest trade war salvo follows the president's proposal of for exporting advanced AI chips, a key battleground in the war for tech supremacy.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The positive reputation and brand recognition of SP Authentic Future Watch Autos place this card among the elite for NHL rookie autograph cards.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Helmed by its founder, Travis Kalanick, Uber gained a reputation for bending the will of local governments with regulation-flouting tactics.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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Giving this apparatus dominion over AI will create a Frankenstein’s monster of secrecy, unaccountability and decision-making power.—
Matthew Guariglia,
The Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2024
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This lays in stark contrast to the doctors who have become the proverbial elves of healthcare, toiling under the sprawling dominion of administrative entities.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Read More: Without Indigenous History, There Is No U.S. History The Agua Caliente reservation, like other Native American and Cahuilla reservations, was ostensibly an autonomous space where the Tribe would have sovereignty over its own affairs and could conduct self-governance.—
Michael Albertus,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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In social media posts, ads and mailings, the institute alleged that Connecticut’s actions were an affront to tribal sovereignty.—
Joel Jacobs,
ProPublica,
15 Jan. 2025
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Image Five years ago, protein alternatives appeared poised to take on the primacy of red meat by offering an option that was healthier, more ethical and better for the climate.—
Cara Buckley,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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First, Syria is only a small thread in a larger web of permanent policies predicated on U.S. primacy and exceptionalism.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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