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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy
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as in utmost
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
maintaining the secrecy of the agreement is of paramount importance
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Recent Examples of paramount
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Investment in ingredient research, proprietary tech and clinical testing remains paramount for Face Reality.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The security of democracy while paramount will, however, be difficult to achieve if Europeans shy away from hard choices necessary to enact effective legislation.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The vessels were being made to carry out anti-submarine warfare duties, which is of paramount importance to Germany and NATO.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Texture is paramount here; Gardner prefers a rib that forces your jaws to work a bit.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Investment in ingredient research, proprietary tech and clinical testing remains paramount for Face Reality.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The security of democracy while paramount will, however, be difficult to achieve if Europeans shy away from hard choices necessary to enact effective legislation.
—
Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The vessels were being made to carry out anti-submarine warfare duties, which is of paramount importance to Germany and NATO.
—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramount
Adjective
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Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
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India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.
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How To Store English Cucumbers Treat all of your produce in a way that lasts for as long as possible at utmost taste and freshness.
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According to reports, he is shadowed by security at all times, and his privacy is of the utmost concern.
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There is a lot of chatter out there on the interwebs about who will and won’t be in the house for Big Brother season 28.
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Season 28 will be a treat for longtime viewers, Chen Moonves teases, as the time trip theme means competitions are inspired by iconic moments from history and from Big Brother history, with time-bending twists that will directly impact the game.
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The day’s matches started off with a thrilling contest between Norway and the Ivory Coast, which went all the way down to the final minutes before one of the tournament’s foremost stars scored a crucial goal to send the Norwegians through.
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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The first person most people meet at Georgia Works is Adolphus Chandler.
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But, ten years later, his embrace of near-totalitarian control bears the deep imprint of his most personal beliefs about force, weakness, faith, and order.
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Ridicule only appeals to cool kids on coasts and the college towns and totalitarians.
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Roughly two-thirds of American households own their primary residence, according to the Federal Survey of Consumer Finances from 2022, the most recent edition.
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The capacity of the primary viewing area at the Washington Monument is set at about 150,000, according to Secret Service Special Agent in Charge David Yamen, who runs the agency's dignitary protective division.
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The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
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The storm had maximum sustained winds over 180 mph, with winds expected to exceed 150 mph on Rota, according to the National Weather Service.
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“Paramount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramount. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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