as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
a nation that has long enjoyed economic paramountcy in the region
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The focus is more on individual needs than relationship-building (e.g., asserting dominance, avoiding deep engagement).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
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As Trump’s administration aggressively restructures federal agencies, these changes will likely proceed without public input, further entrenching private sector dominance.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wealth isn’t about intelligence or moral superiority.—
Greg Clement,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lopez and the co-sponsors want to cloak themselves in moral superiority and call it a day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Soto didn’t have the same affinity for the Yankees as Judge, and now the two will battle for supremacy of the city.—
Chris Kirschner,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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In a surprise move, China — long criticized for its human rights record — signed the declaration, further widening the distance between America and the rest in the tussle for AI supremacy.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ferrer has the distinction of being the longest-serving drummer in Guns N’ Roses history.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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The ultimate hedge may lie not in betting against America, but in recognising its primacy as relative, not absolute.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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And Bitcoin can learn from open source AI, like its primacy of research over development alone.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Kelly has built a reputation for crafting spaces that capture the essence of his clients’ visions (all while addressing the intricacies of planning and staying ahead of changing industry demands).—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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At the time of Carr’s death, Lee was building a national reputation as a forensic scientist and could be counted on to be present with state police major crime investigators at high profile crime scenes.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Paramountcy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramountcy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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