paramount

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adjective

par·a·mount ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt

ˈpa-rə-

Synonyms of paramount next

: superior to all others : supreme

a matter of paramount importance

Unemployment was the paramount issue in the election.

paramountcy

ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇n(t)-sē

ˈpa-rə-

noun

paramountly

ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt-lē

ˈpa-rə-

adverb

paramount

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noun

: a supreme ruler

Choose the Right Synonym for paramount

dominant, predominant, paramount, preponderant mean superior to all others in influence or importance.

dominant applies to something that is uppermost because ruling or controlling.

a dominant social class

predominant applies to something that exerts, often temporarily, the most marked influence.

a predominant emotion

paramount implies supremacy in importance, rank, or jurisdiction.

unemployment was the paramount issue in the campaign

preponderant applies to an element or factor that outweighs all others in influence or effect.

preponderant evidence in her favor

Example Sentences

Adjective the paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy maintaining the secrecy of the agreement is of paramount importance

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Fostering the growth of both the surgical expertise and the person as a whole is paramount. —

Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 3 Mar. 2023 Nurses caring for those with faint heart or lung sounds can't afford to miss anything, so sound quality is paramount. —

Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2023 Speaking to beauty and personal-care brands across the industry, the embracing consensus is that user safety and shelf stability are paramount. —

Liz Leavitt, refinery29.com, 1 Mar. 2023 In a recent interview with Fortune, ENS’s lead developer expressed reservations about its rival’s decision to acquire intellectual property in a field where open-source values are paramount. —

Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Crypto, 22 Feb. 2023 Yet Nuiqsut Mayor Rosemary Ahtuangaruak fervently opposes the project and said her fears that the project will threaten subsistence hunting and her community’s health are paramount. —

Riley Rogerson, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Feb. 2023 Consistency Is Key In order to live life in a way that is aligned with your intentions, remaining consistent in the pursuit of your goals is paramount. —

Karina Michel Feld, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2023 Despite his illustrious resume, recent results are paramount. —

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2023 Page said that the right to strike is paramount to unions’ ability to convince public employers to bargain in good faith. —

Sonel Cutler, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Feb. 2023 See More

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