numero uno

adjective

ˈnü-mə-rō-ˈü-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce numero uno (audio)
Definition of numero unonext
1
as in main
coming before all others in importance she's the numero uno tabloid celebrity at the moment

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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind if you've got the bucks, the company's hand-tooled leather boots are numero uno

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numero uno
  1. main
  2. excellent
  3. wonderful
  4. lovely
  5. predominant
  6. awesome
  7. primary
  8. terrific
Adjective
  • Internationally, the United States is gaining allies, whereas its main adversaries, China and Russia, are increasingly embattled.
    Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • China has invested heavily in Panama, including in a number of construction deals, and manages two of Panama’s five main ports.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of main
Adjective
  • With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The new Razer Blade 16 is looking to trim the fat from the last-gen model, going back to a thinner chassis that still offers plenty of ports and high-end specs like RTX 50-series GPU options, a lovely OLED display, and a switch to AMD CPUs (a first for the Blade 16).
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
  • December Issue Celebrities Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind A mix of lavender, pink, green, and orange in a watercolor wash effect just makes for a lovely nail Valentine’s Day nail look.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Right on cue, the predominant storm track across the Pacific Ocean will remain up near the Gulf of Alaska through the middle of January, providing few opportunities for rain to make it as far south as Southern California.
    Dennis Mersereau, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Their predominant symptoms were also diarrhea and vomiting, but the causative agent was listed as unknown.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of predominant
Adjective
  • Appreciation for these awesome activities is global, from Switzerland to Japan.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But nonetheless, it's been awesome interacting with fans more.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • These requirements cover two primary categories: businesses legally obligated to maintain accounts and other entities with annual net revenue exceeding DKK 300,000 for two successive years.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • There are many bedrooms located upstairs, including the spacious primary suite that overlooks the verdant grounds.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of terrific
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numerics

numero uno

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