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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
The threshold for superiority has shape-shifted throughout NBA history.
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
San Diego still wants to build through pressure, circulate the ball, involve the goalkeeper and create superiority through the midfield.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Instead, such an operation would depend on stealth, speed, and overwhelming electronic superiority.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
In all cases, manufacturers vied for superiority and publicity.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
San Diego still wants to build through pressure, circulate the ball, involve the goalkeeper and create superiority through the midfield.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Instead, such an operation would depend on stealth, speed, and overwhelming electronic superiority.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
In all cases, manufacturers vied for superiority and publicity.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for superiority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority
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Deficient Humility manifests as arrogance, which can fracture teams and alienate fans.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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His mixture of insecurity and arrogance was eye-catching.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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This brick colonial, tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in Devonwood, one of Farmington’s premier communities, defines design excellence, luxury, and comfort.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Supportive leadership includes recognizing the power of place and fortifying it with the tools, trust, and care needed for excellence to grow and thrive.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Vikings must find a way to run or throw with dominance to pigeonhole defenses.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The goal for Netflix appears to be to chip away at the daytime entertainment space, with podcasts seen as the new daytime talk show, as well as to compete with YouTube’s dominance in the space.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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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
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The judge’s ruling contained a caveat that Sorsby sit out the first two games of the Red Raiders’ season, a distinction that, as detailed below, the NCAA depicts as problematic in its own right.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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That distinction matters because the weeks following diagnosis or surgery often involve a series of complex decisions that can influence both treatment and long-term outcomes.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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In order for this society to work (a society based on White supremacy), there has to be a dehumanizing belief that there are a group of people that are static, and cannot, no matter what, move out of this category.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Over the next two decades, Flagg and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs may be fighting for hoops supremacy.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Founded in 1997, Archrival has established a reputation for campaigns that connect brands with younger audiences through sports, collegiate activations, ambassador networks and immersive experiences.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Anthony was the owner of Haddon Vet and had a reputation in the community for treating his furry patients with care and compassion.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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