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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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Protecting the sense of superiority of white passengers was the top priority.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
If the industry collapses, no individual company’s superiority matters.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
There are those who once thought that the superiority of machines would cause a crisis for chess—and for humanity.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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 14 May. 2026.
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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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