DOMINIONS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

dominions

noun

plural of dominion

as in dominations

controlling power or influence over others in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals

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the right or means to command or control others was granted dominion over the household servants

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Recent Examples of dominions The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026 And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026

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Noun

There will be 25 in-store client events, global out-of-home from Piccadilly to Sunset Strip including bus-stop dominations, and 15 social platforms activated simultaneously.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Definition of dominations

Noun

DeepSeek's products for federal civilian agencies, highlighting friction in the two AI powers’ heated technology race.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Solving the problem on the international level would be difficult, as international bodies have no powers to enforce compliance.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of powers

Noun

China is considering export controls that could check the global spread of its AI models and chips, as Beijing increases oversight of its burgeoning tech sector.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Untreated cotton samples were placed in those same locations as controls.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of controls

Noun

Yet in a land where machismo still reigns, it’s considered a rather severe insult.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
While Lollapalooza attracts more national attention, Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash targets the hip-hop market and North Coast corners the EDM space, Riot Fest reigns as the area’s biggest festival bargain.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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