1
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
Firstly, after … nearly two decades when terrorism was seen as among the preeminent threats to US national security, since 2018 terrorism has not occupied that place of preeminence.
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Connor Greene, Time, 14 Mar. 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.
—Steven Sloan The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 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
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Connor Greene, Time, 14 Mar. 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.
—Steven Sloan The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminence
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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Messi’s excellence aside, Algeria held up fairly well against Argentina, at least on the stat sheet.—
Darren Sabedra,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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SpaceX just notched a remarkable launch-dominance milestone.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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At the time of merger talks there was speculation the Gurnee Mariano’s wouldn’t make the cut because of the nearby Jewel’s long-time — the company name has been around since 1932 –market dominance across the region.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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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
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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On Wednesday, Grier proved his absolute supremacy once again, swinging a deal to land defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Tencent, from China, and Sony, from Japan, vie with Microsoft for supremacy at the top of the gaming leaderboard.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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The British North America Act came into effect, uniting the separate territories of the Province of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into one dominion called Canada.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Italy has a colonial past, of course, and its government forces committed atrocities in areas under Italian dominion in East Africa between the 1880s and 1941.—
Kaitlyn Rabe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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In a former life, this appliance may have doubled as tools used in his prior trade; however, the rapper—whose reputation for serving up hearty helpings of clever musings on the drug trade precedes him—remains intent on feeding the streets.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
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Twelve location expansions followed, each awarded on reputation without a competitive bid.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminence. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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