1
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supreme commander of the multinational force
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2
as in highest
coming before all others in importance
in our house, watching baseball reigns supreme as the activity of choice on summer evenings
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching
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Recent Examples of supreme
In the case of Iran, hardliners may now have greater power within the regime and more influence with the supreme leader.
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Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
The trains are also said to boast conference rooms, bedrooms, and satellite phone connections to keep the supreme leader connected to Pyongyang.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Absorbency here is supreme as well, and the pool essential didn’t require any kind of assembly despite its oversized nature, which is a godsend for someone with an aversion to instruction manuals.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Between pork buns and supreme croissants, TikTok can spark a social media flood, but what matters most is what happens after the post.
—Harper Stephanopoulos, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
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Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
The trains are also said to boast conference rooms, bedrooms, and satellite phone connections to keep the supreme leader connected to Pyongyang.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Absorbency here is supreme as well, and the pool essential didn’t require any kind of assembly despite its oversized nature, which is a godsend for someone with an aversion to instruction manuals.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Between pork buns and supreme croissants, TikTok can spark a social media flood, but what matters most is what happens after the post.
—Harper Stephanopoulos, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
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In a note on Thursday, Ed Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist at Yardeni Research, examined unemployment among recent college grads and the potential factors contributing to it.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement officers review the footage, and then determine whether a violation occurred, explained Bus Patrol's chief growth officer, Steve Randazzo.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution holds a maximum sentence of 10 years, tallying up to a possible 20 years in prison for Combs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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As an avid home shopper, Target is my ultimate playground.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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The hotel’s Rejuvenation Room is the ultimate place to recharge after a long day of sipping on the Bourbon Trail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Andersen, who previously worked for the San Antonio Police Department, has ruddy cheeks and a commanding presence.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Irvine ran the ball, passed the ball and slowed down Laguna Hills’ uptempo offense with a commanding defensive display.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Transfer fee add-ons, or ‘contingent consideration’, to use accountancy lingo, can be accounted for in different ways, with three main practices used in the industry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Frontier Drive is also envisioned as the project’s main street and will be lined with shops and restaurants.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Butker’s teammates still have the utmost confidence in him.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, Jakab said that supporting the creative industry is of utmost importance and is an investment into Hungarian jobs, exports and the country’s overall image.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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On August 31, the International Association of Genocide Scholars—the foremost academic body in the field—voted to affirm that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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One of the foremost images of American exceptionalism is that of the strong frontier woman taming the elements alongside her husband while also keeping the hearth burning and the bellies full.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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The primary role of liaisons is to remove any barriers for students that would prevent them from accessing their education, said Valerie Gyroy, the academic advisor for families with housing insecurity with the Chandler Unified School District.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our silky sateen Violet Gem Sheet Set brings just the right amount of moodiness to your primary or guest bedroom.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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