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 Maresca’s football, fundamentally, is based on finding the free man and creating numerical superiorities in different areas of the pitch, and the City players are well used to that after their time with Guardiola. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Rivera, long wary of Trotsky’s political views and uncomfortable with his intellectual superiority, gradually withdrew his support. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 However, the article argues Google's services are popular due to their superiority, and forcing Google to promote inferior third-party options would be anti-consumer and self-harming. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 These were annual occurrences in California, which left us with an air of geographic superiority. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superiority

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority

Noun

However, confidence can quickly turn into arrogance, so remember to stay grounded.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
The combination of arrogance and doctored intelligence that led the United States and its allies into the 2003 Iraq War is almost made for Hollywood.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

Processing defines dominance Bayan Obo has supplied much of the world’s rare earth production for decades, but China’s leadership extends well beyond its mineral deposits.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
This deal acknowledges the increasing dominance of Big Tech platforms and the necessity for media companies to distribute content wherever consumers are, rather than relying solely on their own apps.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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

The recent disclosures illustrate how quickly those distinctions can become politically significant.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Canyon Crest Academy La Jolla comes off its first San Diego Section Open Division championship, while Cathedral Catholic holds the distinction of becoming the first San Diego Section school to reach the Southern California Regional Division 1 final.

— Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

Two more executive orders this summer declared quantum supremacy a national priority.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Australia once had a thriving car industry, with Holden, a General Motors brand, and Ford Australia battling for supremacy throughout much of the twentieth century.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 28 July 2026

Definition of supremacy

Noun

The Dolby Atmos Premier Mix Studio, the first of its kind in India at that level, established Annapurna’s reputation for investing beyond what the immediate market would recover.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The Boeing 767, introduced in 1982, is regarded as a reliable workhorse of the skies, in contrast to the beleaguered reputation of the Boeing 737 MAX, which lost faith with customers early, after two fatal crashes.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026