1
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
England's maritime supremacy in the 18th century
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of supremacy
Virtually anything can happen, and often does, unlike the season-long race for supremacy, which skiers know determines the best of the best.
—
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump has taken this tradition to its logical extreme by exempting from legal consequences his supporters and those following his instructions—seeming to assert his supremacy over not just federal but state laws, which exceeds even the wide powers conferred by the Constitution.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Conference supremacy After the SEC's 10 ranked teams, the Big Ten is next with seven.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Conference supremacy After the SEC’s 10 ranked teams, the Big Ten is next with seven.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for supremacy
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump has taken this tradition to its logical extreme by exempting from legal consequences his supporters and those following his instructions—seeming to assert his supremacy over not just federal but state laws, which exceeds even the wide powers conferred by the Constitution.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Conference supremacy After the SEC's 10 ranked teams, the Big Ten is next with seven.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Conference supremacy After the SEC’s 10 ranked teams, the Big Ten is next with seven.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for supremacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supremacy
Noun
-
Her impressive athleticism and recent dominance on the international circuit had her entering Milan riding a high.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The Dangote Refinery’s increasing dominance of the local supply of refined petrol is expanding its role in determining the market price.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Robb demonstrates excellence in both her academic and extracurricular pursuits.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Pettit said District 86’s long history of educational excellence was key in his interest to come.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
At the same time, Chinese state media reportedly released images emphasizing Beijing’s technological and military superiority, while highlighting its ability to take Taiwan by force if necessary.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Unlike the Cold War-era contest between the Soviet Union and the United States, which was driven by governments seeking to demonstrate technological superiority, today's race is increasingly powered by private companies and commercial competition.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The suggestion that Elliott is simply not cut out for the Premier League following an aggressive shift towards physicality and set-piece domination is lazy, but there’s no hiding that Villa was simply not the right fit.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Still, Saturday’s domination was shocking.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
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
-
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
But the economy of the British empire as a whole—Britain plus Ireland plus Canada plus Australia plus New Zealand plus South Africa plus India plus the other British dominions and overseas colonies—that entity remained the world’s largest economic unit until during the First World War.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
-
During the Cold War, Radio Free Europe broadcast news to parts of Eastern Europe that were under Communist dominion.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The current deal framework would cede sovereignty but lease the Diego Garcia base for 99 years, ban other nations from utilizing nearby islands without British consent, and open the door to negotiations prolonging the arrangement in 40-year intervals.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Syria’s sovereignty had been partly mortgaged to Russia and Iran, which were squeezing Damascus for money to repay their investment in the conflict.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supremacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supremacy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
