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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3
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
But this is a smart town, and museums and art also reign supreme.
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Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Now the global order must be updated for a new era, one in which China—a supreme beneficiary of the existing order—possesses the wherewithal, and not just the ambition, to try to supplant it.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
For decades, travelers seeking sun, sand, and the supreme biodiversity of the most pristine ecosystems in the Americas have passed over Nicaragua for neighboring Costa Rica.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Plus, its five-zone natural latex foam layer is designed with airflow channels and individually encased coils to leave sleepers with supreme pressure relief and lumbar support.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Now the global order must be updated for a new era, one in which China—a supreme beneficiary of the existing order—possesses the wherewithal, and not just the ambition, to try to supplant it.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
For decades, travelers seeking sun, sand, and the supreme biodiversity of the most pristine ecosystems in the Americas have passed over Nicaragua for neighboring Costa Rica.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Plus, its five-zone natural latex foam layer is designed with airflow channels and individually encased coils to leave sleepers with supreme pressure relief and lumbar support.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
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The ship returned to PortMiami as scheduled Saturday morning, according to Carnival chief communications officer Chris Chiames.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Much like Blue Origin’s chief competitor, SpaceX — which has long been a dominant force in the commercial launch business — Blue Origin rockets are designed to be partially reused in order to drive down costs.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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Simply add a pair of tennis shoes for ultimate comfort.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bob Dylan, Strummer’s ultimate hero, loved this lineup of the band.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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My colleague Jeff, one of the foremost space experts in the world, just published a feature on the efforts to build data centers in space.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many of the city’s foremost bakers — including Sherry Yard, Nancy Silverton, Sumi Chang — brought cookies to share.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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This discount shall apply only to the primary residence of the user and shall not apply to separate irrigation meters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last season’s Most Improved Player was the primary defender on Dončić, who was held to 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field in 27 minutes.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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