"television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion"; "the dominant partner in the marriage"
is similar to
most powerful or important or influential
"the economically ascendant class"; "D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe"
is similar to
able to control or determine policy
"a controlling interest in the firm"
is similar to
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
"governing bodies"
is similar to
having superior power and influence
"the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
is similar to
having or showing a desire to control or dominate
"a possessive parent"
is similar to
greatest in status or authority or power
"a supreme tribunal"
is similar to
(sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by
"overcome by a superior opponent"; "trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law"
see also
of or characteristic of high rank or importance
"a superior ruler"
is an attribute of
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
"he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"