supereminent

adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˈe-mə-nənt How to pronounce supereminent (audio)
Definition of supereminentnext
as in chief
highest in rank or authority the supereminent authority in the field of Shakespearean scholarship

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supereminent
  1. chief
  2. foremost
  3. top
  4. commanding
  5. supreme
  6. first
  7. lead
  8. leading
Adjective
  • Lindsey Cobia, another longtime Newsom aide, and Kyle Layman, Becerra’s chief campaign strategist, will serve as senior advisers.
    — Liam Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Russia’s chief negotiator is Medinsky, a Putin aide who has led Moscow’s team since the first full-fledged peace negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul in March 2022, although exploratory talks took place earlier in neighboring Belarus.
    — Bassam Hatoum, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of chief
Adjective
  • My health and long-term well-being remain my foremost priorities.
    — Mike Toole, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Now its glassy waters are the centerpiece of new glamping cabins that cater to Cuyuna Country, one of the Midwest’s foremost mountain biking destinations.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of foremost
Adjective
  • Skubal is the top free agent and is sure to garner interest from all the heavy hitters.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The top comment was from Patrick Mahomes, who simply shared six heart emojis.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of top
Adjective
  • Kardashian paired this noticeable accessory with an equally commanding outfit, wearing a bright white Gucci dress with a plunging neckline.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Also contributing to losses were the commanding Democratic victories across the country in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of commanding
Adjective
  • Ronaldo’s supreme talent also led his country to its first major silverware at the 2016 European Championships, and followed it up by helping the Seleção to victory in the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The United States and Israel assassinated Iran’s leadership, including the supreme leader and much of his family, yet the regime remains intact.
    — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of supreme
Adjective
  • Rodney Rice had 15 points and nine assists in his first game since a season-ending shoulder injury last year, and KJ Lewis added 10 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The first is solid-state chlorination, which is being developed by project partner TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of first
Adjective
  • His 19-yard touchdown late in the third quarter made Louisiana-Lafayette's lead 28-14.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Chanel has backed the annual benefit since 2011 and served as MoMA’s lead film sponsor since 2021.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of lead
Adjective
  • Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 16th goal and added three assists in the Minnesota Wild's 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Since launching in 2018, Cooper’s podcast has become known for featuring candid conversations with leading figures across entertainment, politics, sports, and culture.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of leading
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“Supereminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supereminent. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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