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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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2
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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as in Big Brother
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as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
a nation that has long enjoyed economic paramountcy in the region
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Recent Examples of paramount
Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Besides, with as much parity as there is in the NFL, winning on the margins is paramount.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Making everything playable was paramount to Miyamoto, who draws a contrast between the experiences of playing a game and going to a theme park.
—Sage Anderson, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Concurrently from the business community, fostering a more collaborative culture, one that actively encourages mentorship and currency of learning over internal competition, is paramount.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
While the cultivation of plants is central to Chelsea, the cultivation of client relationships is also paramount.
—Ian King, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Besides, with as much parity as there is in the NFL, winning on the margins is paramount.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Making everything playable was paramount to Miyamoto, who draws a contrast between the experiences of playing a game and going to a theme park.
—Sage Anderson, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Concurrently from the business community, fostering a more collaborative culture, one that actively encourages mentorship and currency of learning over internal competition, is paramount.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramount
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Homelessness is certainly a major problem, said Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center, the area’s main shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The golden flying snake bears two main color morphs — a green-yellow form sports bold black streaks and occasional reddish dorsal spots, and another form where the same base hues are overlaid with subtler crossbars.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The integrity of the categories and the artists who genuinely lead their series deserve the utmost consideration and respect.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Filip Jorgensen has played most of the games, but Sanchez is the No 1 and has done pretty well in recent weeks.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Its analysis shows polluting industries still present problems for city residents, especially in Black and Latino communities where most of Chicago’s heavy industry is concentrated.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Mark Morgan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Cruise emerged as Hollywood's foremost advocate for the theatrical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, when theaters across the globe were staring down an uncertain future.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Several Amazon users even write about them acing the ultimate footwear test: Disney theme park trips.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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And Lake Oconee, located between Atlanta and Augusta, is the ultimate summer retreat.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The primary exception is that every third update does require a reboot, that enables a fuller update that can get to the parts of your PC a hot patch might not reach.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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There are two primary types of retail pharmacies: chain pharmacies, which are operated by larger companies, and independent pharmacies, which are often locally owned.—
Lucas Dufalla,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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Mercantilism had been the predominant economic model of the prior two centuries, advocating for trade surpluses with all nations.—
Sarah Keohane Williamson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Fedde was using a steady four-pitch mix, with his sinker being the predominant pitch.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Yet mainstream culture is no longer dominant there: The media outlets and public figures are now punch lines for the site’s main characters, Musk and his MAGA acolytes.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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But perhaps the most dominant aspect of the win came on the defensive end.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Paramount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramount. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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