preeminence

noun

prē-ˈe-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce preeminence (audio)
Definition of preeminencenext
1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes

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2
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others some historians contended that no nation had attained such undisputed preeminence since the glory days of the Roman Empire

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as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance his preeminence in the field of obstetrics

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Recent Examples of preeminence After the Trump administration revoked California’s permission to set its own emission limits on car exhaust — which comes from an Environmental Protection Agency waiver of the federal law’s preeminence over state rules — California sued. — Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025 Its energy dominance is driven in part by strong innovation in areas such as advanced fracking and horizontal drilling, and the United States uses its preeminence to shape global energy markets and strengthen its geopolitical leverage. — Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 To other attorneys who ply their trade in these courtrooms, the preeminence of Willis was simply a fact. — Mya Frazier, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024 That persuasion element will be important in future elections as the preeminence of economic concerns among Gen Zers in the 2024 election doesn’t mean these youth don’t care about climate change, racial justice, student loan relief, reproductive rights, gun safety, or immigrant justice. — Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 See All Example Sentences for preeminence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminence
  1. excellence
  2. dominance
  3. superiority
  4. excellency
  5. supremacy
  6. distinction
  7. dominion
  8. reputation
Noun
  • When a nonprofit commits to doing the work, diversity transforms from a goal into a cornerstone of organizational excellence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Hospitals must adapt to new engagement strategies that cater to these changing expectations while ensuring excellence like before—or perhaps better than before.
    — Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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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
  • The focus is more on individual needs than relationship-building (e.g., asserting dominance, avoiding deep engagement).
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of dominance
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  • Wealth isn’t about intelligence or moral superiority.
    — Greg Clement, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Lopez and the co-sponsors want to cloak themselves in moral superiority and call it a day.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of superiority
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  • Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
Definition of excellency
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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
  • 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
Definition of supremacy
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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
  • Ferrer has the distinction of being the longest-serving drummer in Guns N’ Roses history.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of distinction
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  • Historically, imperialist leaders have used military conquest, economic coercion or diplomatic pressure to expand their dominions, and justified their foreign incursions as civilizing missions, economic opportunities or national security imperatives.
    — Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares ‘dominion’ over wife.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Definition of dominion
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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
  • 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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