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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
that superior sportscaster lets it be known that he thinks all foreign baseball teams are second-rate
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the superior attitude of the store owner's son drove the other employees crazy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a five-star restaurant known for its superior wine list
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a university known for attracting superior scientists and mathematicians
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Recent Examples of superior
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Through bolts or special deck tension tie hardware are superior methods to connect a 4×4 railing post to the undercarriage of the deck.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 July 2025
Tsui has three major tips for young staffers to stay in line with company dress codes and avoid getting sacked for their outfit:
Take inspiration from your superiors: Take a look around the office or check how older coworkers are showing up in Zoom calls.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
They are also believed to have been undercutting global peers in terms of price, thanks to superior cost controls.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Through bolts or special deck tension tie hardware are superior methods to connect a 4×4 railing post to the undercarriage of the deck.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
His defense team and supporters say the secondment was all aboveboard and ordered by his superiors, and that the allegations are trumped up and political.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 July 2025
Tsui has three major tips for young staffers to stay in line with company dress codes and avoid getting sacked for their outfit:
Take inspiration from your superiors: Take a look around the office or check how older coworkers are showing up in Zoom calls.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 July 2025
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But this act of arrogant bullying should also re-kindle the spirit of hope and unity that swept through this community in the aftermath of that horrible night in 2016, that still binds Orlando in its 150th anniversary year.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Harry Potter fans might recognize Stroma for playing the arrogant Hogwarts student named Cormac McLaggen in the film franchise.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Next time, put your phone away, watch, and be proud.—
Janine Clements,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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This is a proud program with a history of success, but Southern Miss has fallen on hard times, with four losing records in the last five seasons.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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There’s trendy hot pot and face-numbing Sichuan spots, as well as relative newcomers like the excellent Thai spot Zaab Zaab.—
Cathy Erway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just north of Venice, the Veneto region is also known for excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, he was also arrested for DUI but failed to appear in court, leaving an outstanding warrant.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Why do some 80-year-olds have exceptional memories and outstanding critical thinking skills?—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hodge was sidelined by oblique and shoulder issues in the first half of the season and seems stuck in Triple-A. No one would have blamed manager Craig Counsell for trying to pressure his bosses into trading for a veteran closer like Jhoan Duran, David Bednar or Kyle Finnegan.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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England Women’s Soccer Manager Joins RTS Cambridge Lineup England women’s soccer manager Sarina Wiegman will chat with YouTube’s boss in the UK at next month’s RTS Cambridge Convention.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Chicago got dominant starts from Shane Smith and Martin Perez earlier in the series, but veteran right-hander Aaron Civale wasn’t so lucky.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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Concern over the loss of Wheeler has less to do with the regular season — the Phillies are five games up on the Mets and heavily favored to win the NL East — but being without him in the postseason, where he’s been dominant (2.18 ERA over 12 appearances), will be much harder to overcome.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Trump’s first term, U.S. allies quickly learned that the president was cavalier about classified information.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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In the video, the cavalier King Charles left people in stitches with her dramatic howls.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The Palm Beach show is supported by a clutch of superb dining and accommodation options within walking distance of the show on the mainland in West Palm, and others on the island of Palm Beach proper a short drive away.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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As previously hinted, fans of the original series know which of Ellen’s brothers emerges victorious: burly Dougal (Sam Retford) or clever, crippled Colum (a superb Séamus McLean Ross).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Superior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superior. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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