domineering

Example Sentences

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“He’s aware of his position in the world. He lives by himself and he’s gay and he’s been unhappy in love. He’s inquisitive and he’s domineering — I can sort of relate to that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Helen, the oldest sibling, is a domineering homemaker who has appointed herself keeper of the family recipes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

In a profile of Shapiro for The Atlantic, Alberta said the governor “moved between outrage and exasperation” as Alberta shared Harris’ characterizations of Shapiro as overconfident and domineering.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

Highlights include a pair of shoes worn by the domineering Miss Piggy in a "Muppets" movie, as well as puppets from "Fraggle Rock" and characters from the Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance."

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Someone less original than Clara would have tired of her sister-in-law’s excessive pampering and constant worry, or have succumbed to her domineering and meticulous nature.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende