as in domination
controlling power or influence over others
European intellectuals have long debated the consequences of the hegemony of American popular culture around the world
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Recent Examples of hegemony
These challenges came from autocratic populists within liberal democracies as well as from blocs of countries that offered an alternative to American hegemony.
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Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
After all, Drake’s journey would be a significant blow to Spanish and Portuguese maritime hegemony under Philip II.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The hegemony of the English language in academic research has repeatedly marginalized vital contributions from non-Anglophone scholars, particularly in the social sciences, where language shapes nuanced ideas.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The offensive was particularly surprising, as Assad’s hegemony over the country had been largely established since fighting died down in 2020.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
After all, Drake’s journey would be a significant blow to Spanish and Portuguese maritime hegemony under Philip II.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The hegemony of the English language in academic research has repeatedly marginalized vital contributions from non-Anglophone scholars, particularly in the social sciences, where language shapes nuanced ideas.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The offensive was particularly surprising, as Assad’s hegemony over the country had been largely established since fighting died down in 2020.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hegemony
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Michigan’s domination started at tipoff, the 7-foot-1 Goldin easily beating Bilodeau for the jump ball and drawing a foul on his Bruins counterpart only 47 seconds into the game.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, this doesn’t mean to abandon deliberate strategy, but rather take a mindset of curiosity and openness rather than control and domination.Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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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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Though, in truth, minorities’ dominance of MMA is nothing new.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kelce will also have the opportunity to add to his record-book supremacy.Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Week 7 Bates’ first magic moment — With the 4-1 Lions and 5-0 Vikings scrapping for supremacy atop the NFC North, everything came down to Detroit’s rookie kicker Jake Bates … a kickoff specialist and soccer player in college.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Now, one of those secrets—the key to the rise and dominion of dinosaurs—might have finally been revealed.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
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In this context, they are envisioned as ‘landlords,’ caretakers, and matriarchal figures who hold dominion over the land.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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But some analysts saw his announcement about the French troop withdrawal as an attempt to garner support from a public that has become increasingly critical of the French military presence, which is seen as a violation of sovereignty.Ruth Maclean, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The history of slavery, as well as persistent meddling in Haiti’s sovereignty since 1804, have caused hunger to be a unifying experience for the nation’s Black masses.Nyya Toussaint / Made by History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Hegemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hegemony. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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