1
as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
the preeminent reason for the booming economy
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the preeminent golfer of his generation
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a meeting of preeminent scientists from around the world
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Recent Examples of preeminent
Yet through it all, the hotel has endured as a preeminent resort getaway.
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Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Last year, the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of South Florida and Florida International University split a pot of $40 million for preeminent funding.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
This marked a 180-degree turnaround, from local courts having the power to check federal power to federal courts becoming preeminent over state courts.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026
Not because highlights are preeminent.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Last year, the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of South Florida and Florida International University split a pot of $40 million for preeminent funding.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
This marked a 180-degree turnaround, from local courts having the power to check federal power to federal courts becoming preeminent over state courts.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026
Not because highlights are preeminent.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminent
Adjective
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The school plans to consolidate the store with its main location in the Student Union Building on campus.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Dec. 2025
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There, the six cast members who portray the two main characters sat down for an interview.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Cultus Lake Waterpark's chief administrative officer, Andrew Steunenberg, reportedly said those injured were not in the water or on any rides at the time of the incident.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Anna Marsh, the CEO of StudioCanal and chief content officer of Canal+, lauded the creative team including Friedman and Lumley.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The near-perfect conditions affected each vineyard parcel and variety differently, but the result is outstanding across the board.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Your Carolyn Bessette is outstanding.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Georgia voters will return to the polls on June 16 for a slate of primary runoff elections that will finalize party nominees for key federal, statewide, and legislative offices ahead of November's general election.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In this primary bath, the traditional, warm brass racks from designer Joseph Giles make a beautiful, symmetrical statement.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Construction began in 2006 after a competition that attracted some of the world’s foremost architectural firms and months of debate over whether to rebuild where thousands were killed in the 9/11 attacks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Sheku’s universal appeal, which reaches far beyond traditional classical audiences, combined with his credibility as one of the world’s foremost cellists, makes this a unique acquisition for us.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The latest trend among the bourgeoisie was owning distinguished cats, and Colette was no exception.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Holst is a distinguished professor and chair of mathematics at UC San Diego.—
Akos Rona Tas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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When the Phoenix Mercury started chipping away at the Valkyries’ 18-point lead, threatening to turn a dominant night into a late-game nightmare, Golden State had a simple answer.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson was his typical dominant self.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Laurie will play Control, the fiendish and commanding head of The Circus, Smiley’s morally fickle superior, known only by his code name.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Preeminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminent. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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