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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes
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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
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.
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Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Its legendary decades-long preeminence came to an abrupt end in 1990, when Alydar, racing’s most illustrious sire of champions at the time who was worth $45 million, died under inexplicable circumstances.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Americans today are less convinced that their tax dollars should be spent on bolstering their country’s preeminence worldwide.
—Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Once that became a money machine, his ownership preeminence in the York family was cast in stone.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Its legendary decades-long preeminence came to an abrupt end in 1990, when Alydar, racing’s most illustrious sire of champions at the time who was worth $45 million, died under inexplicable circumstances.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Americans today are less convinced that their tax dollars should be spent on bolstering their country’s preeminence worldwide.
—Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Once that became a money machine, his ownership preeminence in the York family was cast in stone.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminence
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His leadership and innovative approach have earned him a reputation for excellence, both in the courtroom and beyond.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the Fort Worth-area, Diamond Hill-Jarvis boys soccer is in a league of its own and sets the gold standard for excellence.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, despite its success, the play drew increasing criticism for its dominance.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Kim, with the gold already well in hand, becomes the first woman to land back-to-back 1080s, confirming her dominance in the sport. 2022 — Super Bowl LVI, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood: Rams beat Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20; MVP: Cooper Kupp, Rams, WR.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ten years into the Trump era, our Democratic avatars still feel obligated to signal their impotent superiority to the person who actually runs the place.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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Of the 12 traits of a narcissist, several, like grandiosity and superiority, can actually look like leadership traits.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Stargate, the $500 billion effort to secure American AI supremacy for perpetuity backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and SoftBank founder Masa Son, among others, will require a gargantuan amount of energy to power it.—
David Jeans,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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In an Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament semifinal doubleheader, the Arlington and Belmont boys hockey teams each pulled out thrillers to meet in the Doherty division’s final next Sunday at Tsongas Center (1 p.m.) for a battle of public-school supremacy.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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That distinction — great — belongs to the NBA’s true title contenders, a category that remains exclusive.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gillett has led with confidence, grace, and distinction, carrying out the exact mandate of our legislative body.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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Dramatically, the buildup to this state of unchecked dominion is more taut than the fallout, largely because Grabowsky’s fine, watchful performance contributes much of the tension as Rakel’s sheer powerlessness begins to dawn on her.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Urinetown, a defiantly scatological show that premiered on Broadway in 2001, is about a community in the throes of a drought where, thanks to the dominion of the Urine Good Company over the water supply, citizens must pay for the privilege of peeing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The growth and reputation of the gallery has been organic, according to Diaque, who used to work at Labor, one of the big three galleries in Mexico City, along with Kurimanzutto and OMR.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl is here and the Kansas City Chiefs have a winning reputation to keep up as the face the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminence. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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