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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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
Augustine was concerned about the human lust for domination, and how leaders and institutions needed to work to put boundaries on unchecked power.
—Ruth Graham, New York Times, 22 May 2025
From the mind of prolific writer John Scalzi comes the story of a cat who plans world domination.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
Augustine was concerned about the human lust for domination, and how leaders and institutions needed to work to put boundaries on unchecked power.
—Ruth Graham, New York Times, 22 May 2025
From the mind of prolific writer John Scalzi comes the story of a cat who plans world domination.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
These tales explore alternate histories, life for robots in a post-apocalyptic city, and a plot for world domination by super-intelligent yogurt.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 15 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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