as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question
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Regarding $100 Million All-Star, MVP This year, it's been more of the same dominance for Skenes, as he's made eight starts, sporting a 2.77 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 48.2 innings pitched.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025 -
Jada assured that all Los Angeles artists get spins in their hometown, however, Fat Joe had more to say about the Grammy-winner’s dominance.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 May 2025
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During an interview with Josh Martinez of Z100 on Superstar Crossover, Ospreay stated AEW's superiority in the current wrestling landscape.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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And they’ve been romanticized for nearly as long by foreign travelers who see an espresso bar and long counter full of hot foods, panini, and piles of prosciutto as a sign of culinary superiority.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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For me, there is a clear distinction between the propaganda films of the Islamic Republic and the films that are made under the constraints of censorship.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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He’s earned five APSE Top 10 distinctions, most recently in the Long Features category in 2024.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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These are not words typically associated with Tina Fey, whose humor has a reputation for being brutal.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
1 May 2025
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After six years of Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, that reputation is gone.—
Jim Schultz,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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Global Competition Is Fiercer Than Ever While the U.S. once held an undisputed lead in R&D, nations such as China, Germany and Japan are rapidly closing the gap, vying for supremacy in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum science and sustainable energy technologies.—
Justin Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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And while the watch world has had a Formula 1 obsession as of late—as brands compete for supremacy in the sport—this watch actually flew under the radar for a time, with Leclerc wearing it all the way back at the Bahrain GP a month ago without anyone really noticing.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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“Prepotency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepotency. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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