Admittedly, models of hegemonic order cannot provide an explanation for all observed successful bargaining strategies.
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Hegemonic
/ˌhɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈmɑ.nɪk/
Synonyms for "hegemonic" (82 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Strong matches (24)
consequentialconsiderablecontrollingcrowningdominantduly constitutedeminentempoweredex officiofirstfocalforemostgeneralgoverninggreatheadheadmostimperativeimportantin charge
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Noun(2 words)
imperial policyimperialist
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (41)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolute, arch, ascendant, authoritarian, authoritative.
- Sentence evidence is available for hegemonic, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hegemonic".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hegemonic"
Keep "hegemonic" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hegemonic" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hegemonic", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hegemonic" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Considering the active role of the UK, Canada, and Australia in supporting the US's aggressive interventions, they should earnestly deliberate on the idea of forming a global Anglo-Saxon union to exert their collective "civilized" hegemonic influence on a global scale.
Source: tatoeba (11859948)
“It may be that people’s attitudes, especially about masculinity, were shaped by Trump becoming president,” Feinberg said via email. “Many people held their nose and voted for him in 2016, choosing to vote for their preferred party in spite of Trump’s behavior and his representation of hegemonic masculinity.
Source: wiktionary
A more than 13,000-word policy document released by Beijing in September outlines China’s vision for global governance and identifies what it sees as the source of current global challenges: “Some countries’ hegemonic, abusive, and aggressive actions against others … are causing great harm” and putting global security and development at risk, it reads.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hegemonic"?
Closest matches include absolute, arch, ascendant, authoritarian, authoritative.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hegemonic"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.