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
Examples of domination in a Sentence
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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All of that has culminated in domination at Quail Hollow.
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Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The group’s No. 1 run began in July 2019, when Del Barrio Hasta Aquí debuted at the summit, becoming its longest-leading set to date, with an 18-week domination.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 12 May 2025
By finishing a four-game sweep of Chicago, the Royals (23-16) continued their domination over a fellow American League Central club.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
The global domination of Chinese EV brands like BYD, MG, Xpeng, and Nio has only become more prevalent in recent years.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The group’s No. 1 run began in July 2019, when Del Barrio Hasta Aquí debuted at the summit, becoming its longest-leading set to date, with an 18-week domination.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 12 May 2025
By finishing a four-game sweep of Chicago, the Royals (23-16) continued their domination over a fellow American League Central club.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
The global domination of Chinese EV brands like BYD, MG, Xpeng, and Nio has only become more prevalent in recent years.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for domination
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“Domination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domination. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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