1
as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair
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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the superiority of tree-ripened mangoes might make you want to spend the rest of your life in a tropical climate
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as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the superiority of the nation in military might
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Recent Examples of superiority
Armstrong even noted bitcoin’s superiority over gold regarding divisibility and portability.
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Brighton win the second ball and have the numerical superiority to control possession as Dalot jogs back to his position.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Both approaches are forms of hegemonic reassertion—attempts to cement U.S. primacy on the world stage—but one cloaks itself in moral superiority, and the other does not.
—Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The ensuing battle grabbed headlines for more than 10 months and entrenched the superiority of French fashion among American elites.
—Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made By History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Brighton win the second ball and have the numerical superiority to control possession as Dalot jogs back to his position.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Both approaches are forms of hegemonic reassertion—attempts to cement U.S. primacy on the world stage—but one cloaks itself in moral superiority, and the other does not.
—Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The ensuing battle grabbed headlines for more than 10 months and entrenched the superiority of French fashion among American elites.
—Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made By History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority
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The guy the American masses met in 2009 had already worked out a sound, approaching the sad-robot pop of Ye’s 808s & Heartbreak from the chilly arrogance of boardroom Jay. Hip-hop heads didn’t always respect the swing of the pendulum, though.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sheer arrogance, headed straight for the trash can, unopened.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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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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The Class of 2025 will be revealed in late April with an announcement typically details which artists are inducted as performers and which names are entering the Rock Hall in the musical influence or musical excellence categories.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
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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The first reason for the low-budget erotic thriller’s dominance had to do with Blockbuster Video’s supremacy as the United States’ biggest video store chain.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 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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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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Now, China is facing off with the U.S. not just on trade but advanced technologies including AI and semiconductors, as the world’s two largest economies jockey for supremacy in these areas.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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Their supremacy in the sport was fueled, in part, by the fact that they were looked after exceptionally well by the state.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
15 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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Hopkins gained a reputation as a dominant receiver, among the first names mentioned when talking about who was the best in the game.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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