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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
Roshanara was elevated when Aurangzeb claimed the throne but had to relinquish her preeminence on her sister’s restoration.
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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
There’s no reason, given Chicago’s clear preeminence among Midwestern cities and an abundance of infrastructure and natural resources, that Illinois shouldn’t be leading the charge.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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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
There’s no reason, given Chicago’s clear preeminence among Midwestern cities and an abundance of infrastructure and natural resources, that Illinois shouldn’t be leading the charge.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminence
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But the real winner was anyone who got to enjoy all of that marquee excellence, and the sexy saxophone guy from The Lost Boys, from home.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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For a few days, Palermo and Bagheria became the center of the entertainment world, with the spotlight on Sicily and its cultural, artistic and gastronomic excellence.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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This myth, among others, such as California’s economic dominance and its reputation as a peaceful liberal haven, Didion sought to problematize in her writing.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The projection of dominance above all else isn’t leadership.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The successful test not only demonstrates the maturity of the MICA NG program but also highlights France’s commitment to maintaining technological superiority in the rapidly evolving domain of aerial warfare.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The threshold for superiority has shape-shifted throughout NBA history.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 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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Social-media platforms are filled with short-form videos that clumsily grapple with stigmas surrounding height supremacy.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Back in the ‘90s, two regional park chains, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, were battling it out for roller-coaster supremacy.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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The distinction was particularly evident in Pacific Palisades, where residents are still navigating the aftermath of the devastating 2025 wildfire, and rebuilding has been slow.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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But the exhibition and the scholarship, though occasionally a bit fawning, show why the value of Lewis’s art doesn’t hang on these distinctions.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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But first comes Infantino’s own strategic test, the same one faced by every emperor whose dominion threatens to collapse because of overexpansion.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Considering its reputation and its placement on the World’s Best List, the clientele tends to be very international so those who don’t speak French need not worry.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Poor reputation likely stems from a combination of the chemical’s greasy feel, intrusive smell and name, which is similar to DDT.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminence. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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