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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
Instead of maintaining sustained dominance on both sides, the Chargers (5-3) passed the baton between the offense and defense.
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Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Existing distribution structures are facing considerable uncertainty in part due to the dominance of streaming.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Match 2 of quarterfinals: Texas sweeps gender doubles, drops a 34-32 heartbreaker in Mixed, but closes out the win behind Alshon's dominance to force match 3.
Match 3 of quarterfinals: Alshon comes up big again, and this time Texas sweeps mixed to win the match and advance.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
However, labor strikes and civil disobedience actions began to challenge their dominance.
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Existing distribution structures are facing considerable uncertainty in part due to the dominance of streaming.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Match 2 of quarterfinals: Texas sweeps gender doubles, drops a 34-32 heartbreaker in Mixed, but closes out the win behind Alshon's dominance to force match 3.
Match 3 of quarterfinals: Alshon comes up big again, and this time Texas sweeps mixed to win the match and advance.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
However, labor strikes and civil disobedience actions began to challenge their dominance.
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominance
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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.Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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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
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While picking up genuine concerns reported by American and international media in what has been a contentious and violent US election cycle, the coverage and conversation appears geared to telegraph the superiority of China’s own political system.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Even in foods where New Yorkers claim eternal superiority, L.A. just does it better.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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In the fight for smartphone supremacy, AI is becoming the new battleground.Paul Monckton, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Related Chip race: Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Nvidia battle it out for AI chip supremacy Apple’s ‘Project ACDC’ is creating AI chips for data centers.Umar Shakir, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2024
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The necklace has been worn at two British coronations and may contain diamonds from the infamous necklace at the heart of a scandal that tainted the reputation of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The spike in homophobia and homophobic violence has led Ivorian gay communities and human rights groups to express concerns that the hostility could endanger the country's reputation for comparative tolerance.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Glimpses of past traumas and ongoing tribulations are thrown into balance the full breadth of a character striving to solidify her dominion.Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Spain’s colonial tenure ended in the twilight years of the nineteenth century with the emergence of the United States as a world power, hungry for its own offshore dominions.Jon Lee Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In her time as a public servant, Rep. Lee became the first Black woman elected to the State Senate from Northern California, holding the distinction of the highest-ranking Black woman in Democratic leadership.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Focusing on the rights of Israelis and Palestinians, not their governments’ dueling claims to sovereignty, will push the communities toward a solution in which both can live in peace and dignity.Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, the diplomatic wing of the Iranian government has taken a softer approach — downplaying the harm caused by Israel’s latest attack but pushing for an international response to the violation of their sovereignty.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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The primacy of winning informs every aspect of Trump’s story-world.Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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The ensuing four decades of shareholder primacy have done major damage to the American dream of rising prosperity for anyone willing to work hard.Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Dominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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