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
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Recent Examples of superiors
When there is an incident involving the police, such as an arrest or a traffic stop, police officers should assume they are being watched by their body cameras, which could then be inspected by their superiors.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite her male superiors’ desire to close the case and the resistance of a society where women have learned to hide themselves to ensure their safety, Noelle is determined to identify the body and uncover the truth.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Picquart reopens the investigation and pushes for a retrial, butting heads with his superiors and with a disloyal, antisemitic subordinate (Grégory Gadebois)—ultimately derailing his military career in the pursuit of justice.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Some would confront their superiors directly.
—Charli Carpenter, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite her male superiors’ desire to close the case and the resistance of a society where women have learned to hide themselves to ensure their safety, Noelle is determined to identify the body and uncover the truth.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Picquart reopens the investigation and pushes for a retrial, butting heads with his superiors and with a disloyal, antisemitic subordinate (Grégory Gadebois)—ultimately derailing his military career in the pursuit of justice.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Some would confront their superiors directly.
—Charli Carpenter, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiors
Noun
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Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hornet will have to navigate this vast, interconnected world filled with enemies, bosses and intricate environments to find her way back home.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Directly referencing elders in such a manner is exceptionally rare in ancient inscriptions, underscoring the significance of the find.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Our elders know how to make tools and sealskin pants the right way.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Government leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland, have set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2027, and 100 percent by 2035.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Back then, though, Ansari was still learning from a crew of other comedy masters — Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, to name a few — when he was cast in 2008 on Parks and Recreation, the follow-up sitcom from the showrunners of NBC’s The Office.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The school offers two-year masters degrees for prospective clergy in several Christian denominations, including Reformed and Presbyterian churches.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Superiors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiors. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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