How to Use paramount in a Sentence

paramount

adjective
  • And there, weight is paramount to keep them up in the air.
    IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2023
  • In the sports world, the games stopped and safety became paramount.
    Kensa K. Gunter, WSJ, 9 Dec. 2021
  • But none of those rumors came from the team, which was paramount.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Once the look of the pieces was finalized, their ease of wear was paramount.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 12 May 2022
  • As the temps decrease, the need for a stylish beanie becomes paramount.
    Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Lopez stressed that safety is paramount for all of them.
    Bradley Zint, Daily Pilot, 25 July 2019
  • For the jihadists, removal of the death penalty from the case is paramount.
    Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Avalos knows this is the time of year when depth is paramount.
    Dave Southorn, idahostatesman, 30 Oct. 2017
  • The free discussion of ideas and ideals in a unique setting is paramount.
    Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2022
  • But in the days leading up to the raid, secrecy was paramount.
    ABC News, 2 May 2021
  • And the rights of one person can never be paramount to the rights of another.
    Eugene Scott, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Your home is of paramount importance at this time -- to you and the universe.
    Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022
  • But the front diff—which is paramount for pulling up and over objects—is open.
    David Beard, Car and Driver, 26 Oct. 2020
  • All of this is why a sound financial plan is paramount.
    Renee Morad, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Blending the tiles, in both color and size, is paramount.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Focus, value and a unique point of view are paramount these days.
    Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2019
  • But recognition on the global stage has long been a paramount goal.
    Barbara Demick, latimes.com, 24 May 2018
  • For some people, this is the paramount reason to use Bing.
    PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2023
  • In terms of physical traits, size and speed were paramount.
    Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022
  • The safety of my children is paramount to anything else.
    Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, 2 May 2018
  • That's why trying to find your own sense of closure is paramount.
    Aviva Loeb Washington Post, Star Tribune, 20 Apr. 2021
  • This season is unique, and health and safety should be paramount.
    Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 31 July 2020
  • The recognition, use of and respect for these names is paramount.
    Anne Godlasky, USA TODAY, 11 May 2021
  • So choosing the correct fabrics to let your body breathe is paramount.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Restoring your sense of self and well-being is paramount.
    Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2021
  • The need for jobs, and for energy to power those jobs, is paramount.
    Aryn Baker, Time, 23 Apr. 2021
  • So, getting those two up to speed on the defensive plans was paramount.
    oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2020
  • The vistas are impressive, but the painter’s eye is paramount.
    Washington Post, 4 June 2021
  • Even when the talk is of depression or death, humor is paramount.
    Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 5 Mar. 2022
  • This is a daunting task but one of paramount importance.
    Pete Madden, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2021

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