SUPERIORITIES Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

superiority

noun

su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē

Definition of superiority

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 Jessup and Kendrick are the Emperor and Vader, convinced of their own moral superiority and addicted to playing God and breaking men like horses within a hierarchy that demands unquestioning upwards loyalty above all. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 And the ratings would certainly suggest the country is in firm agreement on the Celebrity Traitors superiority this season. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Advertisement Thirdly, place names should not be used to proclaim cultural superiority, advance territorial ambitions, or assert exclusive national ownership over geographical spaces shared among different peoples. — Reuben Rose-Redwood, Time, 23 Oct. 2026 Forest had the bulk of the chances in a gritty second period but could not make its superiority count. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superiority

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority

Noun

But the Workers’ Party (PT) leader, who was accused of arrogance and of failing to understand the needs of young gig-economy workers, shook up his strategy, said Igor Gielow in Folha de São Paulo.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026
McVay and Snead have effectively built a culture of arrogance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

But far beyond his on-air excellence, Dan was a better person who welcomed teammates with a smile, a joke, or a word of encouragement, sometimes all three in the same sentence.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
As one of the fastest-growing school districts in North Texas, Crowley ISD is committed to advancing the tradition of excellence that defines Crowley High School athletics.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

With every piece of news about a Democratic pickup, a historic win or a complete rout on Tuesday, 24 years of Republican dominance in Georgia fell away a little more completely.

— Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The northern/central part of Canada The US… Because of our geographic isolation and military/naval dominance, the US basically doesn’t have to worry about anything but nukes.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of dominance

Noun

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
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024

Definition of excellency

Noun

And in another, the person who should have been named top scorer had that distinction taken and given to someone else.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Recognize Different Events Require Different Support A big part of the nuances of workplace expectations around personal circumstances is making finer distinctions between them.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

Plus, with back-to-back Olympic silvers, France has emerged as the primary threat to American basketball supremacy on the international stage.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Perhaps the first step back to relevancy for Boston College is regaining state supremacy.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of supremacy

Noun

And in spite of the reputation for severity, Guandique stressed that the school day includes several hours of play.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
In addition to a handful of high-profile scandals and abuse investigations, the reputation of family influencers has suffered as a result.

— Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026