formal
: more important, skillful, or successful than others : better than others
She's the preeminent chef in a city that has many good ones.
The poem is a preeminent example of his work.
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“Preeminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/preeminent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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