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 Many Germans had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to outlaw persecution. — Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Only truly sophisticated taste, in this code, grasps the superiority of deprivation over the more ethnic notions of actual comfort and good food. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Decide for yourself whether that’s a bold indicator of English football’s superiority over the rest of the world, or a revolting symbol of the bloated and vulgar behemoth that the game has become. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superiority

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority

Noun

And a stellar Paulson expertly exudes snide arrogance, until Sandra breaks open entirely.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
What might seem arrogance in others feels merely reasonable coming from her.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

In 2026, the Yankees went 48-41 without Judge in the lineup, buoyed by the pitching staff’s excellence.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Related Stories Berger will receive the Evolution Vision Award, which recognizes narrative excellence reflecting the mission of building bridges between cultures and people.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

But 20 years later, with the rise of SpaceX and a host of new startups building medium-lift and large rockets, the time of ULA’s dominance is long past.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
The summit also comes as three days of voting began in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition to President Vladimir Putin’s party and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 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

Upon completion, Ryan Field will have the dual distinction of being the most expensive and the smallest stadium, by seating capacity, in all of big-time college football.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
How a blood pressure wearable actually works Not every device on your wrist does the same thing, and for anyone weighing a switch from an arm cuff, the distinctions are critical.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

No government or entity has ever managed to hold both military and political supremacy over the entire territory of Yemen in modern history.

— Mahad D. Darar, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
His prayerful recognition of God’s supremacy and government of the universe refreshed his heart and lifted his thought above the human fears and limitations that plague an illusory, material sense of existence.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of supremacy

Noun

Competitors, well aware of Meta’s reputation, are trying to win by making privacy central to their designs.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Related Articles In response to the mural, the city of Bristol, which boasts an international reputation for street art, including producing the artist Banksy, received strong pushback from its local arts community.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026