domination
noun
dom·i·na·tion
ˌdä-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: supremacy or preeminence over another
2
: exercise of mastery or ruling power
3
: exercise of preponderant, governing, or controlling influence
4
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auction houses battling for domination in the high-end art market
the Spanish domination of the Americas in the 16th century
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Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, and More Celebrities with Unique Names for Their Famous Dogs
Max's domination of naming charts started before 2022.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Even though the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals were formidable opponents, the Dodgers employ a multi-faceted approach to domination unlike anything the Yankees have experienced this postseason.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
At the same time, new brands like Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty, took bites out of Victoria’s Secret’s market domination by offering inclusive sizing and more diverse casting in its campaigns and events.
—Tara John, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Zoom out: A student of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, Madigan ran the Illinois Democratic party for decades, orchestrating his party's domination in the General Assembly and keeping Illinois blue in a sea of Midwestern red.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Even though the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals were formidable opponents, the Dodgers employ a multi-faceted approach to domination unlike anything the Yankees have experienced this postseason.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
At the same time, new brands like Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty, took bites out of Victoria’s Secret’s market domination by offering inclusive sizing and more diverse casting in its campaigns and events.
—Tara John, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Zoom out: A student of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, Madigan ran the Illinois Democratic party for decades, orchestrating his party's domination in the General Assembly and keeping Illinois blue in a sea of Midwestern red.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domination. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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