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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
Russia’s strategy hinges on leveraging its numerical superiority in troops, artillery, and other warfighting materiel to prevail in a prolonged war of attrition.
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Yet as more data has emerged demonstrating the safety or even superiority of AI for some tasks, those views are likely changing.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Red Bull enjoyed a period of superiority since the inception of the current ground effect era in 2022, thanks to the aerodynamic expertise of the team's former chief technical officer, Adrian Newey.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The United States produced 2,400,000 trucks, 100,000 tanks, 325,000 airplanes and over 1,200 combat ships that allowed the Allies to defeat Nazi Germany with overwhelming material superiority.
—Carl Burdette, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Yet as more data has emerged demonstrating the safety or even superiority of AI for some tasks, those views are likely changing.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Red Bull enjoyed a period of superiority since the inception of the current ground effect era in 2022, thanks to the aerodynamic expertise of the team's former chief technical officer, Adrian Newey.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The United States produced 2,400,000 trucks, 100,000 tanks, 325,000 airplanes and over 1,200 combat ships that allowed the Allies to defeat Nazi Germany with overwhelming material superiority.
—Carl Burdette, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The arrogance wasn’t hers alone; many people have tried to assign the Tully monster a place in the tree of life since it was first discovered 70 years ago.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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Their stories—rooted in resilience, strategy, faith, and fire—speak directly to Black women and girls watching, learning, and preparing to take their place in the lineage of excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Since opening in 2010, our Center has become a beacon of research and therapeutic excellence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Known for his dominance on both ends of the floor, Diarra was named the Dikembe Mutombo Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in his BAL career.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Those two teams have won nine of the past 12 Grand Tour titles, and their spending matches their dominance.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
8 July 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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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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Disinformation — the purposeful bending of, or negating, the truth — is used to destroy reputations, shatter trust, change political regimes, win at all costs, and muddy our distinctions between what is real and true, and what is blatantly false and biased.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At least one member appeared to struggle to understand the distinction between a vaccine’s efficacy and its effectiveness.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
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The third annual South Florida Wing Bash will feature more than 20 chefs vying for supremacy for a panel of judges, as well as for the coveted People’s Choice Award.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Chinese artificial intelligence companies are gaining ground globally, challenging U.S. supremacy and intensifying a potential AI arms race.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Canadians live up their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this road trip into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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