superiority
noun
su·pe·ri·or·i·ty
su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē 
ˌsü-,
-ˈär-
plural superiorities
: the quality or state of being superior
also
: a superior characteristic
Examples of superiority in a Sentence
His success has given him a false sense of superiority.
the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair
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The United States could not rely on thermonuclear superiority alone.
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Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025
And researchers have also found that encouraging boys to have women role models, in much the same way that girls have always had male role models, reduces their sense of gender difference, hierarchies, and superiority.
—Soraya Chemaly, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Olidort, however, argued that the sale does not automatically threaten Israel’s superiority.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025
And all the while, Stephenson proclaimed the absolute superiority of Christianity and the White race.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 17 Nov. 2025
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Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025
And researchers have also found that encouraging boys to have women role models, in much the same way that girls have always had male role models, reduces their sense of gender difference, hierarchies, and superiority.
—Soraya Chemaly, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Olidort, however, argued that the sale does not automatically threaten Israel’s superiority.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025
And all the while, Stephenson proclaimed the absolute superiority of Christianity and the White race.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 17 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for superiority
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“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superiority. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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superiority
noun
su·pe·ri·or·i·ty
su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ət-ē
-ˈär-
plural superiorities
: the state or fact of being superior
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