superordinate

Definition of superordinatenext

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Recent Examples of superordinate Further, recent research suggests that highlighting superordinate goals (shared by everyone in the group) early in the conversation helps teams navigate disagreement later. Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 Their vision does not reflect the idea that computing can or should be a superordinate realm of scholarship, on the order of the arts or engineering. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024 In addition to eroding public trust in the government, the COVID crisis has made clear that a political system that has been tailored to a single superordinate figure is highly susceptible to disruption, shocks, and arbitrary decision-making. Yanzhong Huang, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2023 Decades of research that followed focused on the benefits of superordinate goals (that supersede any particular group’s interests) including goals to fight a common enemy or to create a common identity. K.n.c., The Economist, 14 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superordinate
Adjective
  • Many South Koreans believe the government needs to do more to address the root causes behind the epidemic.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • That means Democratic contenders have a lot more lawmakers to woo.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The senior House Democrat became a kingmaker for Biden by giving him momentum heading into Super Tuesday after Biden’s poor showing in the first three states.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Poon is senior project manager at HKIFF Industry and has appeared as a juror and speaker across international festivals and markets.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • That led to the Sox leading the majors in relief innings this season and being on a pace to finish with 764 innings, which would rank third in major-league history.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In a surprise move, and major upset for competitor Nike, On has inked a deal with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to be the face of its new football category.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Superordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superordinate. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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