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 There’s another comparison between Homer and the Bible that demonstrates parallels between Jesus and Odysseus while asserting Jesus’ superiority,MacDonald says. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 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 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

Aemond, too, for that matter, while Daemon’s arrogance continues to get Team Black into all sorts of predicaments.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
But the league’s own research found that what reads as charisma in Dallas can land as arrogance in Düsseldorf.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

The key is to discern between a demanding leader, who pushes for excellence while respecting boundaries, and a destructive one.

— Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Jeanie Buss and David McLane have created something truly special, a unique sports and entertainment property that combines athletic excellence, entertainment, and inspiring storytelling in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

For Arsenal, the game is an opportunity to underline that last season’s success was the beginning of a new period of dominance rather than a one-off achievement.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
But such a move is unlikely to succeed, given the dominance of Biya’s ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 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 Atlanta Braves are surging in the NL East, emerging as a formidable challenger to the Dodgers for National League supremacy.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The department argued that several Connecticut laws conflict with the federal statute and thus are unconstitutional under the Constitution’s supremacy clause.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026