1
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
China has long sought to dislodge the dollar’s preeminence in favor of a multipolar currency system in which the Renminbi would be the star.
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Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Populism was initially driven by fear of Islamic violence, not Jewish preeminence.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
Their letter emphasized threats to the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
President Xi has openly set the ambition of achieving global preeminence by 2049—the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's takeover.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Populism was initially driven by fear of Islamic violence, not Jewish preeminence.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
Their letter emphasized threats to the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
President Xi has openly set the ambition of achieving global preeminence by 2049—the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's takeover.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminence
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Their stories—rooted in resilience, strategy, faith, and fire—speak directly to Black women and girls watching, learning, and preparing to take their place in the lineage of excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Since opening in 2010, our Center has become a beacon of research and therapeutic excellence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Known for his dominance on both ends of the floor, Diarra was named the Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his BAL career.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Those two teams have won nine of the past 12 Grand Tour titles, and their spending matches their dominance.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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Being the world's most valuable company is not a sign of permanent superiority.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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What To Know According to a French intelligence report shared with the Associated Press, Chinese diplomats worked to publicize the downing of Rafale jets during the conflict while promoting the superiority of Chinese fighter aircraft.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 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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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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The third annual South Florida Wing Bash will feature more than 20 chefs vying for supremacy for a panel of judges, as well as for the coveted People’s Choice Award.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Chinese artificial intelligence companies are gaining ground globally, challenging U.S. supremacy and intensifying a potential AI arms race.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
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After confederation, Canada strove to be the most British dominion in the British empire.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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These were inhabitants of the Real East Coast who, even in the late 2000s, were still under the impression that hip-hop’s having been created in their territory granted them indefinite dominion over how the genre’s rhythm and presentation were supposed to feel.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Canadians live up their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this road trip into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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