CONQUEST Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

conquest

noun

ˈkän-ˌkwest

Definition of conquest

as in domination

the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control the conquest of much of North and South America by the Spanish during the 16th century

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Recent Examples of conquest Measuring roughly 224 feet long, the eleventh-century masterwork depicts the events surrounding the Duke of Normandy’s conquest of England. — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026 Last month’s letter was about a Greek warrior who finally understood that conquest wasn’t worth the effort. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 Since work resumed at Tell El-Deir in 2007, archaeologists have found thousands of artifacts, linked mainly to the 26th Dynasty (664–525 BCE), the last royal family of Egyptian origin before the Persian conquest of Egypt. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026 With artifacts like the bullets, archaeologists now have a better understanding of where the nearly two-century-long struggle finally ended—and who took responsibility for the conquest. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conquest

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The Quad continues to show potential as the regional maritime coalition that could limit Chinese domination of Asian waters.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
In a week, pro and college football will resume their TV domination.

— Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of domination

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The market’s focus has shifted rapidly, with gold dominating early in the year before conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz drew attention to oil.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Netflix launched in the UK in 2012 as part of its first expansion into Europe, and has since grown into one of the dominating forces in British broadcasting through shows such as Baby Reindeer, The Gentlemen and Adolescence.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dominating

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The film, about Spain’s colonial subjugation of the Philippines, is one of the Filipino auteur’s shorter features running ‘only’ 2 hours 31 minutes.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
The Civil War breaking out just a century later showcases why white supremacy and the subjugation of Black people and people of color have meant a certain level of instability for many American citizens since the very beginning.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026

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