paramountcy

noun

Definition of paramountcynext
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 paramountcy Larijani was replaced by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, an appointment that reflected the paramountcy of the IRGC over the political or clerical establishments in Iran’s wartime decision-making. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramountcy
  1. dominance
  2. superiority
  3. supremacy
  4. distinction
  5. primacy
  6. reputation
Noun
  • With every piece of news about a Democratic pickup, a historic win or a complete rout on Tuesday, 24 years of Republican dominance in Georgia fell away a little more completely.
    — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The northern/central part of Canada The US… Because of our geographic isolation and military/naval dominance, the US basically doesn’t have to worry about anything but nukes.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • Instead, Taiwan has been crucial to maintaining the United States’ technological superiority.
    — LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Together, the developments point to a broader role for the aircraft beyond conventional air-superiority missions, reflecting China’s efforts to integrate stealth fighters into increasingly networked combat operations, reports the Global Times.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • Plus, with back-to-back Olympic silvers, France has emerged as the primary threat to American basketball supremacy on the international stage.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Perhaps the first step back to relevancy for Boston College is regaining state supremacy.
    — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • The robot’s withdrawal also prompted discussion about the distinction between demonstrating mobility and sustaining it under demanding conditions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The distinction matters because, under New York law, falsifying business records isn’t a felony unless it’s done with an intent to commit or conceal a separate crime.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • The mere fact of the encounter takes primacy over the quality of it.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Women have dominated the pop charts for more than a decade, and their primacy is evident even this November, which begins the end-of-the-year lull in major tours.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of primacy
Noun
  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Despite Hell Week's reputation as one of the military's most punishing endurance tests, more candidates drop out during the preceding weeks than during Hell Week.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reputation

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“Paramountcy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramountcy. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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