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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
that superior sportscaster lets it be known that he thinks all foreign baseball teams are second-rate
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the superior attitude of the store owner's son drove the other employees crazy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a five-star restaurant known for its superior wine list
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a university known for attracting superior scientists and mathematicians
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Recent Examples of superior
Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Goldstrohm says that in 2023 the fish spawned once and produced 32,285 genetically superior fry.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Adina is an alien who’s been sent to earth to observe humanity and report back to her superiors.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Department of Justice last month sued the clerk of the Fulton County superior and magistrate courts in federal court seeking access to documents from the 2020 election in the county.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Goldstrohm says that in 2023 the fish spawned once and produced 32,285 genetically superior fry.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The idea that women won’t attract Soviet suspicion because they’re overlooked and underestimated, as bureau chief Dane (Adrian Lester) argues to his superiors as a rationale for taking them on, is both simplistic and swiftly belied by the show’s subsequent events.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Adina is an alien who’s been sent to earth to observe humanity and report back to her superiors.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superior
Adjective
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In the early years of his fame as a writer, Rushdie had something of a reputation for being prickly and arrogant, but Gibney’s portrait reveals a man mellowed by time and experience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Jan. 2026
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Spock is this brilliant, arrogant, aloof-to-the-point-of-obnoxiousness genius.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the reaction is just as vast, and even more persistent, Angela was proud to tell me about Moon Palace’s place as a node in a larger community network.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now 32, the Canadian is the proud owner of 25 X Games medals, including 14 gold total and eight in the slopestyle discipline.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Housey delivered an outstanding performance, earning the Marcia Pinder MVP award at the BCAA Big 8 tournament.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Then the lineup rolled back to the top — and the Bears’ two outstanding 106-pounders.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss (Bening), Lucky must fight for her life — and a way out.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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When expectations are unclear, like those communicated by busy bosses, teachers or healthcare providers, people become hypervigilant.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Buc-ee's has become one of the most dominant — and beloved — brands in Texas, which could explain why some people would be concerned about a potential donation to ICE.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Liverpool haven’t historically been viewed as dominant in the transfer market, and for good reason.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But that poem is no smug cliché.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marcello is looking especially smug and evil in this scene for reasons unclear.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The food, its presentation and atmosphere is superb (the chef doubles as the DJ choosing music spontaneously based on his mood and the crowd).—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Although the superb New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison (Once Were Warriors, The Book of Boba Fett) is on hand to lend some gravitas to the proceedings, The Wrecking Crew is the sort of fun but forgettable action movie trifle that at least knows which side its popcorn is buttered.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Superior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superior. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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