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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Despite Barca’s recent dominance and established superiority in terms of history, fanbase and budget, the rivalry between the clubs is fierce.
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Chinese naval and air force units also simulated strikes on maritime and aerial targets and carried out anti-submarine drills around the island, while state media released images touting Beijing's technological and military superiority and its ability to take Taiwan by force if necessary.
—Yimou Lee, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, Muhammad embraced the idea of Black superiority.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
It’s also claimed that the superiority is not achieved overnight but through deliberate intent and execution.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Chinese naval and air force units also simulated strikes on maritime and aerial targets and carried out anti-submarine drills around the island, while state media released images touting Beijing's technological and military superiority and its ability to take Taiwan by force if necessary.
—Yimou Lee, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, Muhammad embraced the idea of Black superiority.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
It’s also claimed that the superiority is not achieved overnight but through deliberate intent and execution.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 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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