1
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supreme commander of the multinational force
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2
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
On Friday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s 86-year-old supreme leader who has been in power for 35 years, addressed the latest round of unrest, acknowledging the economic grievances at the heart of public anger.
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
And like Maduro, the supreme leader is utterly alone.
—Aaron Pilkington, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
And like Maduro, the supreme leader is utterly alone.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
In the 1980s, simple was for suckers, and decadence ruled supreme.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
And like Maduro, the supreme leader is utterly alone.
—Aaron Pilkington, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
And like Maduro, the supreme leader is utterly alone.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
In the 1980s, simple was for suckers, and decadence ruled supreme.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
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Adam Yost is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and chief technology officer at Elevated Roofing and Siding.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Especially, Devers claimed, because he had been promised long-term positional security when then-chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom signed him to the extension.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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She was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2006 and was placed in a maximum-security psychiatric center in Texas, where she's resided ever since.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For maximum coziness, the Skechers Women’s Cozy Escape Snow Puff Slip-ins are like a hug for your feet, with memory foam cushioning and faux fur trim lining the booties.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Season 1 and 2 contestant Kate Chastain told Vanity Fair in January 2023 that the production even employed security guards to ensure utmost secrecy.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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At this point, Lawrence needs a commanding postseason display to turn that around.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche solidified their lead atop the Central Division on Sunday, emphatically, building a commanding lead and giving Minnesota Wild fans precious little to cheer about.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Dec. 2025
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And one of its main ingredients was a hair product – Afro Sheen.—
Sonari Glinton,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then the Orion capsule will fire up its main thruster and shoot off towards the Moon on its 240,000-mile, four-day journey.—
The Week,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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If Chara was the ultimate lead-by-example captain, Andrew Ference was the one who often articulated the vibe and ethic of those teams.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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Vionic Orinda Ballet Flats Podiatrist-approved and Oprah-loved, these Vionic Orinda ballet flats feature a square-toe front, premium leather upper, a contoured footbed for arch support, and shock-absorbing cushioning for the ultimate all-day comfort.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Travelers often worry about coming off as rude or offending someone, but your personal safety is foremost, so trust your gut.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Half of the finance chiefs surveyed named digital transformation as their foremost priority for 2026, followed by cash management optimization and capital allocation.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Incorporate elements such as scented hand soaps or fragrant eucalyptus branches in an en suite bathroom to give your primary suite a spa-like feel.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Following earlier issues with its primary IMU, the mission switched to a backup unit that experienced accelerated wear, leaving MAVEN unable to fully rely on either system.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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