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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair
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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the superiority of tree-ripened mangoes might make you want to spend the rest of your life in a tropical climate
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as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the superiority of the nation in military might
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Recent Examples of superiority
The Chieffalo’s business model is based on a belief in the superiority of American goods.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Drone superiority More than four years of war have forced Ukraine to become a global leader in battlefield drones and robotic systems.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The first-leg win in Paris last week did not reflect the superiority of Luis Enrique's team on the night, which had a host of chances to rack up an even more commanding lead.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
They have been used so often, the labels have worked to beguile the Democratic base into accepting that Republicans really are evil, that all the hyperbolic language is true and that progressives should be proud of their moral and intellectual superiority.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Drone superiority More than four years of war have forced Ukraine to become a global leader in battlefield drones and robotic systems.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The first-leg win in Paris last week did not reflect the superiority of Luis Enrique's team on the night, which had a host of chances to rack up an even more commanding lead.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
They have been used so often, the labels have worked to beguile the Democratic base into accepting that Republicans really are evil, that all the hyperbolic language is true and that progressives should be proud of their moral and intellectual superiority.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority
Noun
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In the book, Caputo’s initial pride and arrogance soon give way to a more contemplative spirit, followed by degeneration.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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That’s where arrogance becomes a liability.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The staff also earned an excellence in video award.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Under Bobby Cox, the Braves would fashion the longest run of regular-season excellence in the history of baseball, winning 14 consecutive division championships with all manner of players and teams but with one formidable constant — the manager.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Just steer away from turning every disagreement into a battle for dominance.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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This heroically eccentric diner draws no distinction between vegetarianism and hedonism.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The settlement is also intended to maintain a credible distinction between college and pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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To make matters worse, the introduction of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card in mid-2016 posed a big threat to the supremacy of the Platinum Card, then sorely in need of a refresh.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The Southern Poverty Law Center stands accused of contributing millions of dollars to white-supremacy groups, including the KKK and Nazis.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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But his reputation as a comic standard bearer precedes him, and not everyone was immediately on board with the prospect of his Willy Loman when the revival was announced.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The backstory Built by the late, great architect Kerry Hill for its first opening in 1993, The Datai Langkawi was one of Malaysia’s pioneering luxury jungle hideaways, and its reputation speaks volumes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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