SUPERIORITY 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 Part of the reason for this is the Dodgers have entered a boring-great stage of hegemony, in which their superiority over the rest of the league is so pronounced that there is little to discuss on a day-to-day basis. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 21 June 2026 According to Encyclopedia Britannica, patriotism generally refers to attachment and commitment to one's country and the common good, whereas nationalism is often associated with loyalty to a particular national identity and can include beliefs about superiority or exclusion. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Cheap drones and missiles costing tens of thousands of dollars have repeatedly forced defenders to launch interceptors worth hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars, proving that future conflicts may be determined as much by cost-exchange ratios as by technological superiority. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for superiority

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority

Noun

His crippling, his stubborn arrogance and refusal to be humbled, has somehow humanized the spoiled brat king.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Except the brash arrogance that long lived behind the slogan has taken a bit of a hit in recent years.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

Second, individual excellence is prioritized over essential teamwork.

— Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Almost two decades ago, Gosen and some friends began looking for a way to celebrate Missouri’s bourbon legacy while also providing more guardrails to promote excellence across the industry.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

History, however, shows that nomination dominance does not always translate into Emmy glory.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026
But in the case of the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide, the programs’ SEC dominance has led to an intense series that’s put fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the next meeting this season.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 23 July 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
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

Definition of excellency

Noun

For Tully Luxury Travel COO Steven Salm, that distinction became immediately clear during a recent voyage aboard EXPLORA I.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Chuck Elliott, the parents-group activist, says Carlson deserved the distinction entirely on her own.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

This latest success takes Spain’s reign of supremacy to 16 titles in five years in the men’s and women’s game across every age group, doing it with a swagger that almost guarantees consistent success.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
So far, Antonelli seems to be staying focused, even as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton threaten Mercedes' supremacy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of supremacy

Noun

And the host is surprisingly game to poke fun at his own prickly Hollywood reputation, lending the entire hour-long episode a kind of comedy synergy that elevates it above the usual collection of reference jokes.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
The Sky have struggled with a somewhat problematic reputation for more than a decade, dating to the messy exit of Sylvia Fowles in 2014.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026