PARAMOUNTCY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

paramountcy

noun

Definition of paramountcy

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

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Zilisch’s dominance led to comparisons with three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano, who won on the series as a 19-year-old rookie, and two-time champion Kyle Busch, who won twice as a 20-year-old in his first full season.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
In order to maintain our economic dominance, tough choices will have to be made by all interested parties including future presidents, Congress and, most importantly, the American people.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dominance

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One side is struggling to turn military superiority into lasting political gains, while the other may need only to survive to claim victory.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The protagonist is legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, depicted as a young samurai who arrives in Kyoto determined to prove his superiority with the blade.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Pixel is where Google introduced, promoted, and established its supremacy in mobile artificial intelligence, first supported by cloud computing and later bringing more functionality to be processed locally.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, could help the Nuggets challenge the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder for Western Conference supremacy next season.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of supremacy

Noun

The relative ease of his operation to remove Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan President, from office likely convinced him of the overwhelming primacy of American power.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
No rival great power has seriously challenged American primacy—not even China, which has been content to sit back and take advantage of the economic opportunities made possible by the American provision of security.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of primacy

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It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Angst over Meta’s public reputation likely played a role in the decision to settle so early, experts said.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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