1
as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
the preeminent reason for the booming economy
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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
Jackson will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor, in November to lead one of the nation’s preeminent battleground states.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Vic Fangio, the team’s defensive coordinator since 2024, is one of the preeminent strategists of his generation.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Miami attorney Ira Kuzban, one of the country’s preeminent immigration lawyers, said the government is wrong that Rubio’s letter is not reviewable by a court.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Martoglio is a preeminent military policy expert, still actively contributing to America’s national security, strategic planning, and global military affairs.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Vic Fangio, the team’s defensive coordinator since 2024, is one of the preeminent strategists of his generation.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Miami attorney Ira Kuzban, one of the country’s preeminent immigration lawyers, said the government is wrong that Rubio’s letter is not reviewable by a court.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Martoglio is a preeminent military policy expert, still actively contributing to America’s national security, strategic planning, and global military affairs.
—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminent
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Because Swift has no docking ports or grappling fixtures to grab onto, Katalyst built its 880-pound, 5-foot tall LINK spacecraft with a custom robotic capture mechanism that will attach to a feature on the satellite’s main structure.
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One of the festival’s main attractions is the FIFA store, an 8,000-square-foot indoor facility on the east side of the grounds.
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He's partnered with Ridge (the maker of high-tech wallets, power banks and phone cases), serving as its chief creative partner and releasing a brand collection of chargers, suitcases and keychains.
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Former South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigator Ryan Kelly was fired from his position as chief inspector for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office on June 8, the agency confirmed to Fox News Digital.
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Winners include people and businesses recognized for outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
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Twenty-six people were detained and six of them were arrested on outstanding warrants.
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Roughly two-thirds of American households own their primary residence, according to the Federal Survey of Consumer Finances from 2022, the most recent edition.
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The capacity of the primary viewing area at the Washington Monument is set at about 150,000, according to Secret Service Special Agent in Charge David Yamen, who runs the agency's dignitary protective division.
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The day’s matches started off with a thrilling contest between Norway and the Ivory Coast, which went all the way down to the final minutes before one of the tournament’s foremost stars scored a crucial goal to send the Norwegians through.
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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Brazil cruised past Scotland in a dominant victory in Miami.
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Without registering a goal or an assist, Pedri has been the best passer in a Spain midfield unit that has looked secure and dominant with the ball, albeit against two far less talented opponents.
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Or perhaps the Black policemen, who often watched the house without their white commanding officer, secretly sympathized with the uprising.
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Moments after the Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4 — erasing a 29-point deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs — Stiller burst through the postgame interview room doors like the Kool-Aid Man.
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“Preeminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminent. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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