dominance
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5.1
- noun
- /ˈdɑːmɪnəns/
- The only government that understands that this is a fight for world dominance seems to be China.
- power and dominance
- market dominance
- maintain dominance
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Watch on YouTubeFor them, it's all about power and dominance and control, not support.
- For them, it's all about power and dominance and control, not support.
- I think aggression and dominance over others is primary.
- The battle for RGB keyboard dominance is far from over.
- They want power, dominance and complete control.
- He is preparing them for an era of naval dominance in the world.
- If you nourish other seeds, like the seeds of power or dominance or anger, that's what'll grow.
- And as you pointed out, this nation has enjoyed incredible space dominance for so long.
- The only government that understands that this is a fight for world dominance seems to be China.
- To me, it's a thirst for dominance.
- The United States strategy for economic dominance is essentially playground bullying.
- Sometimes leadership is tied to the dominance hierarchy.
Examples
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And, in so doing, establish a new, incontestable form of global dominance.
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It's a sign of dominance over the rest of the pride.
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For them, it's all about power and dominance and control, not support.
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What you see is years of dominance in that time.
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Maybe not a fight, but dominance is clearly established every single time.
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And as you pointed out, this nation has enjoyed incredible space dominance for so long.
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And therefore you need to be able to challenge the Western dominance of the global arena.
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A resurgent United States could not exercise power and dominance over a rising China.
Academic text (2011) -
Through these interactions, they also gain skills to eventually exert dominance over their opponents.
Academic text (2013) -
The team's dominance in the tournament was evident as they won every match effortlessly.
Synonyms
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3.4
Ability to control people or events
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2.8
Ability to direct your body or its parts so they move as you want
875
3.5
Power to give orders and make people obey
195
4.2
Power that someone has over other people
90
4.7
To have power or control over other people
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3.2
A position giving power or advantage over someone in a situation
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7.1
Being higher than others in power or importance
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9.5
Power of one country or group over others
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5.6
Power that lets someone control people and places
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8.2
A position of power over other people or groups
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8.0
Power or influence over other people
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6.6
Power to give orders and make decisions for others
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7.8
To have power or control over others
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9.0
Having power over other people or groups
One thing that is more powerful or common than others
Antonyms
How Dominant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dominance comes from the old Latin word dominus, which means 'master' or 'lord'. So dominance describes having power or control over other people or groups, as if you are the 'master' in charge.