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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
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The comedy, written by Ansari, also stars Keke Palmer as Arj's labor union organizer coworker Elena and Sandra Oh as Gabriel's otherworldly superior Martha.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Charli Carpenter, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
The attack was reminiscent of a drunken 2003 New Year’s Eve clash at a Staten Island firehouse that led to a firefighter being repeatedly struck with a chair and hospitalized, and a half-dozen firefighters and their superiors being suspended and reassigned for drinking on the job.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Social graces were not created to make people feel superior, but to help people feel more comfortable around others.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The comedy, written by Ansari, also stars Keke Palmer as Arj's labor union organizer coworker Elena and Sandra Oh as Gabriel's otherworldly superior Martha.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some would confront their superiors directly.
—Charli Carpenter, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
The attack was reminiscent of a drunken 2003 New Year’s Eve clash at a Staten Island firehouse that led to a firefighter being repeatedly struck with a chair and hospitalized, and a half-dozen firefighters and their superiors being suspended and reassigned for drinking on the job.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superior
Adjective
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These early years emphasized goofiness, offensiveness, and mocking arrogant celebrities who pushed their platforms at award shows.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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The announcement was made during a backstage segment involving NXT General Manager Ava and the arrogant superstar Lexis King.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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As Cantillo dissected his outing, Hedges peered over at him, beaming like a proud father.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the proud Eugene will not hear of it.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dudek got the job, wittingly or not, through an end-run around his bosses.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Companies responded by jettisoning a few mean executives, changing their internal communications strategies, and retraining bosses to be nicer.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the past year, tariffs, AI, and changing consumer sentiments have made once-dominant companies reshuffle their growth strategies.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then there is the Carnegie, which has become a dominant force in summer entertainment with its excellent summer series.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Sylvias have expressed some reservations about how cavalier Boy Kavalier has been toward the hybrids’ mental and physical health.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Other breeds on the list include Tibetan mastiff, spinone Italiano, cavalier king Charles spniel, Chinese crested, and dogue de Bordeaux, among the most popular.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ay, the superb slyness of that last response!—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kansas’ sixth-year man Jalon Daniels put superb touches on a pair of touchdown passes.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Superior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superior. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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