supremacy
noun
su·prem·a·cy
sə-ˈpre-mə-sē 
sü-,
also -ˈprē-
plural supremacies
1
: the quality or state of being supreme
especially
: a position of unquestioned authority, dominance, or influence
military/naval supremacy
In the 20th century, two completely different models of how to run an economy battled for supremacy. —
Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben Natal's well-watered valleys … became by the end of the 18th century the site of a contest for supremacy … —Noel Mostert
Noel Mostert Every high school boasts its elite squad of lookers: sparkling teeth, merciless anatomy, sunny filaments of hair … . Between classes, they parade down the halls, trooping their supremacies like Clydesdales. —Richard Lacayo
Richard Lacayo 2
: ultimate authority or power
belief in the supremacy of God
Synonyms
Examples of supremacy in a Sentence
the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world
the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price
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The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
Memphis: Meet the top challenger to Boise State for Group of Five supremacy.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
Snyder’s Millennial answer to Star Wars reflects the succeeding generation’s skepticism about sociopolitical supremacy — via the comic-book movie/video-game fantasy that has become lingua franca.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Aug. 2024
Despite his supremacy in the 200, American Kenny Bednarek, the reigning Olympic silver medalist, led Lyles after 100 meters at the trials and challenged him with a personal-best 19.59 seconds.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
Memphis: Meet the top challenger to Boise State for Group of Five supremacy.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
Snyder’s Millennial answer to Star Wars reflects the succeeding generation’s skepticism about sociopolitical supremacy — via the comic-book movie/video-game fantasy that has become lingua franca.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Aug. 2024
Despite his supremacy in the 200, American Kenny Bednarek, the reigning Olympic silver medalist, led Lyles after 100 meters at the trials and challenged him with a personal-best 19.59 seconds.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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“Supremacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supremacy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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supremacy
noun
su·prem·a·cy
sə-ˈprem-ə-sē
plural supremacies
1
: the quality or state of being supreme
2
: supreme authority or power
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