as in hostility
tendency to extend power or control over others especially through the use of force
Violent conquer of other nations is one extreme form of imperialism.
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Recent Examples of imperialism
Through her journey, Rodríguez-López critiques the enduring effects of American imperialism, drawing on influences from classic Latin American cinema and cult B-movies.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 May 2025
At least three strands of Atlantic historiography have proved fruitful thus far in thinking beyond isolated, modern nation-states: studies of the transatlantic slave trade, comparative histories of colonial societies in the Americas, and transatlantic histories of British and American imperialism.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
His claims are bringing to the surface decades-old emotions about U.S. imperialism and foreign occupation.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
How much Friedrich really dialogued with all these political happenings isn’t explained much within the show itself, whose texts are crystal clear until conflict and imperialism get invoked.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 May 2025
At least three strands of Atlantic historiography have proved fruitful thus far in thinking beyond isolated, modern nation-states: studies of the transatlantic slave trade, comparative histories of colonial societies in the Americas, and transatlantic histories of British and American imperialism.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
His claims are bringing to the surface decades-old emotions about U.S. imperialism and foreign occupation.
—Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
How much Friedrich really dialogued with all these political happenings isn’t explained much within the show itself, whose texts are crystal clear until conflict and imperialism get invoked.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperialism
Noun
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Over the nearly 20 months since the hostilities began, Colin Clarke said there has been a radicalization effect in the U.S., particularly of the political left.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Opposition to the war became hostility toward our own military.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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His aggression remains — Meyers is seeing just 3.59 pitches per plate appearance and has absurd numbers against the first pitch of a plate appearance — but has cut down on chasing in the middle of at-bats, allowing for some longer battles.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Every day of inaction is an act of aggression against the system that protects our elders from poverty and indignity.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Ahead of the parade, hotel workers, officials and many members of the public wore the orange-and-black ribbon of St. George, a Russian military symbol that especially since Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has been associated with Russian nationalism and militarism.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Their concern was that a more assertive Germany would reawaken old fears about German militarism.—
Mark I. Vail,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Noun
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India's jingoism and war hysteria should be a source of serious concern for the world.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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As for the Russian soldiers, their remarks are a mix of jingoism and resignation.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Imperialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperialism. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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