preeminence
noun
pre·em·i·nence
prē-ˈe-mə-nən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being preeminent : superiority
Examples of preeminence in a Sentence
the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes
some historians contended that no nation had attained such undisputed preeminence since the glory days of the Roman Empire
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Americans should remain confident in the effectiveness and preeminence of the U.S. transplant system.
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James F. Markmann, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Musk’s preeminence marks a profound shift in the history of American political economy.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
Moreover, despite being heavily sanctioned, Cuba continues to have prominence—even preeminence—on the world stage thanks to its renowned cigars.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The rising cost of dinner and a movie reflects a wider trend: Besides recent inflation, a strong dollar and the preeminence of U.S. capital markets have pushed prices up across America over the past decade-plus.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 27 June 2025
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James F. Markmann, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Musk’s preeminence marks a profound shift in the history of American political economy.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
Moreover, despite being heavily sanctioned, Cuba continues to have prominence—even preeminence—on the world stage thanks to its renowned cigars.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The rising cost of dinner and a movie reflects a wider trend: Besides recent inflation, a strong dollar and the preeminence of U.S. capital markets have pushed prices up across America over the past decade-plus.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for preeminence
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preeminence. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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preeminence
noun
pre·em·i·nence
prē-ˈem-ə-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being preeminent
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