1
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 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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Preventing Daniels from taking over Thursday’s game with his legs was paramount for Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and his group.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Such advancements are critical for applying robotics in motor rehabilitation, virtual reality, and assistive technologies, where seamless and natural interaction is paramount.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain strikes, safety is paramount.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Prevention of re-injury is paramount to avoiding long-term effects.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Preventing Daniels from taking over Thursday’s game with his legs was paramount for Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and his group.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Such advancements are critical for applying robotics in motor rehabilitation, virtual reality, and assistive technologies, where seamless and natural interaction is paramount.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain strikes, safety is paramount.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramount
Adjective
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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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And that’s why, Astorino said, executive coaching and destressing are also of utmost importance.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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What sets Leviyev apart from her competitors is the fact that each treatment is handled with utmost compassion, precision, and a belief that external beauty is a result of harmony between internal bodily functions.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the first full week of training camp begins, there’s no hint of an answer to the question that most Wild fans have about the coming season and the half-dozen or so seasons to come after that.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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The complex includes health and dental clinics as well as behavioral health clinicians, so leaders hope most needs can be met within the building.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Mangione still faces a second-degree murder charge, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, with the potential for parole.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The charge of conspiracy to commit wife fraud in connection with telemarketing carried a maximum sentence of 30 years, while the count of conspiracy to commit money laundering had a maximum sentence of 20 years.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But some of its foremost victims aren’t Israeli Jews.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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The game’s primary goal is to shed light on the struggles of being forced into a refugee camp.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The reason for the Fed’s tentative steps is its two primary and potentially clashing mandates — maximum sustainable employment and price stability.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Lee believes a key factor is that Korean society has no predominant religion but a smattering of similarly sized faiths that maintain a balanced following without chafing against each other.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Should contempt become the predominant way that two partners communicate with one another, one or both will eventually reach a breaking point.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Paramount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramount. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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