PRE-EMINENCE Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

preeminence

noun

prē-ˈe-mə-nən(t)s

Definition of preeminence

as in excellence

exceptionally high quality the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes

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as in dominance

controlling power or influence over others some historians contended that no nation had attained such undisputed preeminence since the glory days of the Roman Empire

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as in superiority

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance his preeminence in the field of obstetrics

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Recent Examples of preeminence His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists. — Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 Still, due to such limitations, the rights of proxies do not have the same ethical preeminence as real autonomy exercised by an individual herself or himself. — Adam W. Gaffney, STAT, 18 May 2026 Roshanara was elevated when Aurangzeb claimed the throne but had to relinquish her preeminence on her sister’s restoration. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026 The 1992 campaign that represented the emerging preeminence of the Baby Boom generation was the same one dogged by rumors of an affair with Gennifer Flowers. — ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preeminence

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Noun

At Equinox, Mastronardi has been responsible for leading operational excellence, employee and member experience, financial performance and process innovation across all club offerings.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Her campaign emphasized fiscal responsibility, parental involvement and academic excellence.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

Her two-way dominance and experience make her one of the leading candidates for national player of the year, alongside 2026 winner Sarah Strong of Connecticut and USC guard JuJu Watkins.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Panelists tied the airport’s high airfares directly to market dominance, pointing out that ticket prices drop when carriers face genuine competition.

— Chase Jordan October 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 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

Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.

— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024

Definition of excellency

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Shifting coalitions When the Haredi parties exited Netanyahu’s coalition, Likud replaced them with nationalist parties that emphasize the state and Jewish supremacy.

— Hannah Ridge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
Gavin Newsom’s legislative minions just got a lesson in constitutional supremacy.

— , FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 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 un-understandable which has dominion over our meat likewise has dominion over our machines.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
In the past, the principal solvent of Europe’s imperial dominions was the growing reluctance of people in the metropole to bear the financial and military burden.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of dominion

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

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