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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
But Earl shows a different kind of rap excellence on his latest album, proposing that sometimes, rap superiority can just be about a strong pen and the power of language.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Establishing a new process for expediting and streamlining launch authorizations to enable American space competitiveness and superiority.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Just ask the Armenians, who, confident in their military superiority after winning a war with energy-rich Azerbaijan over 30 years ago, were later overtaken.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Perhaps Robins should take a step back, let go of her sense of superiority, and try to understand that people are leaving the Democratic Party because they are actually informed.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Establishing a new process for expediting and streamlining launch authorizations to enable American space competitiveness and superiority.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Just ask the Armenians, who, confident in their military superiority after winning a war with energy-rich Azerbaijan over 30 years ago, were later overtaken.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Perhaps Robins should take a step back, let go of her sense of superiority, and try to understand that people are leaving the Democratic Party because they are actually informed.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority
Noun
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This arrogance is not just limited to tech titans.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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These traits do not always show up as arrogance.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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This operational excellence matters as utilities adapt to increasing electricity demand.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From excellence and respectability to rage and raunch to the abstract and avant-garde.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dominance of Wilson, Langley and Moroney will be welcomed as a signpost for the many who have championed the underdog role of women in country in recent years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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America’s supremacy in chip designing is uncontested.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement For an administration that claims to be concerned about maintaining technological and scientific supremacy against international rivals, the political warfare on higher education makes no sense.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combining a western visual lexicon with deeply specific national themes, Sholay’s reputation has only grown over the intervening half-century since it was made.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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