dominance
noun
control; authority; rule; supreme influence.
dominancy
-
a variation of
dominance.
Example Sentences
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Earlier in their campaign, in the absence of a serious challenge to their dominancy, the reigning seven-time champions were measuring themselves against ideals, internal standards and small print.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Melbourne-based Transurban was considered the leading contender because of its dominancy in Northern Virginia, particularly on the Beltway, where Maryland’s tolling system would have to join the Virginia lanes seamlessly near the American Legion Bridge.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2021
Conscience wrote an epic novel about the brave Flemish resistance in the Battle of the Golden Spurs of 1302 against the French dominancy, called the Lion of Flanders.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 22, 2013
This unfortunate passion can be kept down only by the overpowering dominancy of transcendent ability, which everybody must concede, when envy is turned into admiration,--as in the case of Napoleon.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen by John Lord
There could be no greater proof of the dominancy of Mr. Cowen's mind, than his establishment and devotion to the Chronicle.
From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) by George Jacob Holyoake
