supremacy

noun

sə-ˈpre-mə-sē How to pronounce supremacy (audio)
Definition of supremacynext
1
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world

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2
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price

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3
as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance England's maritime supremacy in the 18th century

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Recent Examples of supremacy From impoverishment to global superpower, China’s supremacy happened at a breakneck speed thanks to the visionary strategy of the man who took power in 1978. — Rund Abdelfatah, NPR, 23 July 2026 White supremacy is an important aspect of the Trumpian right; so is male supremacy. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Modern warfare is not a contest to determine which military service can claim supremacy. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 So far, Antonelli seems to be staying focused, even as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton threaten Mercedes' supremacy. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for supremacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supremacy
  1. dominance
  2. excellence
  3. superiority
  4. domination
  5. excellency
  6. dominion
  7. sovereignty
Noun
  • Processing defines dominance Bayan Obo has supplied much of the world’s rare earth production for decades, but China’s leadership extends well beyond its mineral deposits.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This deal acknowledges the increasing dominance of Big Tech platforms and the necessity for media companies to distribute content wherever consumers are, rather than relying solely on their own apps.
    — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominance
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  • This is the cash flow that relies on sales and operating excellence.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders must define the standards of excellence, ensure visibility into performance and implement mechanisms that guide behavior consistently.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellence
Noun
  • Khrushchev’s victory ensured the superiority of party leaders relative to other figures in the state, cementing his own power and giving him control of the regime.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Although these submarines represent some of the fastest ever constructed, modern naval warfare has shown that speed alone does not guarantee superiority.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of superiority
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  • Most recently, he’s rallied to add a further bit of brightness to his public profile by turning in a stellar domination of the Ohio Derby, much to the relief of his veteran trainer Steve Asmussen and his jockey Jose Ortiz.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The quick, decisive defeat marked Rome’s final domination of the peninsula and solidified their influence over regional trade and military routes.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of domination
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  • 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
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  • The preview opens with an introduction to demon king Ravana asserting his dominion across the three realms of heaven, earth, and the underworld.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Historical roots As Roberts’ majority opinion demonstrates, the definition of citizenship that Americans inherited from Britain and the common law included everyone born in a place where the king’s dominion extended.
    — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • Tribal governments, whose compacts trade exclusivity for revenue shares, have their own version of the grievance, which is why four New Mexico tribes sued Kalshi in May on sovereignty grounds.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The operation was criticized by the Organization of African Unity — the African Union’s predecessor organization — which saw the raid as a violation of Uganda’s sovereignty.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
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