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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supreme commander of the multinational force
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as in highest
coming before all others in importance
in our house, watching baseball reigns supreme as the activity of choice on summer evenings
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching
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Recent Examples of supreme
The statement, Khamenei’s first since being named supreme leader earlier this week, was read on state TV.
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Peter Weber, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortly afterward, however, Iran’s Assembly of Experts — the constitutional body responsible for selecting the supreme leader — announced that Mojtaba Khamenei would assume leadership of the Islamic Republic.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences last week to his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian, over the killing of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son Mojtaba has since become the new supreme leader.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Unknowns linger The world finally got a glimpse of Iran’s new supreme leader.
—CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Peter Weber, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortly afterward, however, Iran’s Assembly of Experts — the constitutional body responsible for selecting the supreme leader — announced that Mojtaba Khamenei would assume leadership of the Islamic Republic.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences last week to his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian, over the killing of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son Mojtaba has since become the new supreme leader.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Unknowns linger The world finally got a glimpse of Iran’s new supreme leader.
—CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
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Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In Brussels, the European Union's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas noted Tuesday that Russia stands to gain from higher energy prices and the rerouting of advanced Western air defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Earlier Tuesday, the NWS confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ridgely, Maryland, Monday night that also had maximum winds of 100 mph.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Horst said Scott would need about 170 additional days in jail to complete that maximum sentence.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The fish is brought from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market and has never been frozen, ensuring the utmost freshness possible.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Groq designed its chips to be really good at inference, and in particular, real-time tasks where speed is of the utmost importance.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s something new at work — a cultural hairpin turn — in the way that Apple is made out to be a figure of commanding but toxic damage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have a less commanding lead, 52-44, among Catholics.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tucked away off Lagos’ Admiralty Way main road, you’d be forgiven for mistaking its polite green exterior for something residential upon viewing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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This main compartment is also lined with pockets that are perfect for storing small eye shadow palettes or bronzers.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The ultimate version came at the end, in the form of a new range-topper called 928 GTS.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the city’s leading trade promotion agency, the event has grown over three decades into Asia’s foremost marketplace for film and television content.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jackson Hinkle, the foremost American Putinophile of his generation, was less restrained than the Guardian columnist.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone is happy with the change, including those who see it as more of an adaptation to partisanship and primary politics.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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About 30 states are continuing the fight on their own to break up the company from Ticketmaster, which controls 80% of major concert venues’ primary ticketing.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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