Synonyms of superiors

superiors

noun

plural of superior

as in bosses

one who is above another in rank, station, or office

if a customer is rude to you, report it to your superior and she'll handle it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bosses
• elders
• leaders
• masters
• betters
• seniors
• chiefs
• heads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subordinates
• assistants
• inferiors
• underlings
• deputies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superiors

If both parties are PLA members, superiors must step in to mediate the relationship breakdown, and the couple can only get a civil divorce with the military’s approval, which can result in a longer process. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Leo claimed that he was not allowed to call his own witnesses as part of an investigation, which ITN insiders dispute, even though all those interviewed were his superiors. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Hochman said Flores simply could have taken notes on the inappropriate comments and turned them in to superiors or the independent inspector general, which strikes me as either sweetly naive or disingenuous. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Others objected to a military officer’s setting criteria for civilian superiors. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

High achievers seek out new opportunities, consistently deliver strong results and earn the trust of their superiors. — Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

So Parker telephoned the base posing as the doctor of Adams’ supposedly ailing mother and talked the young soldier’s superiors into issuing an emergency furlough. — Dan Kelly july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Trying to burn down the entire rest of the ecosystem might profit the SEC or Big Ten and their television superiors in the short run, maybe even the long run. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Employees go out for after-work parties (nomikai) to bond with their superiors. — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026