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
But the Aurora Highrise 4 impressed us with its supreme livability.
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The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Thursday saw the bill's approval by the country's powerful Guardian Council, which includes theologians selected by the supreme leader.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 June 2025
While the constitution places the responsibility of selecting the next supreme leader on the Assembly of Experts, the body itself is far from independent.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said his country will respond to the United States’ historic military strikes.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
Thursday saw the bill's approval by the country's powerful Guardian Council, which includes theologians selected by the supreme leader.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 June 2025
While the constitution places the responsibility of selecting the next supreme leader on the Assembly of Experts, the body itself is far from independent.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said his country will respond to the United States’ historic military strikes.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
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But the chief investment officer of Seymour Asset Management sees Apple’s multiple as the biggest issue.—
Siena Griffin,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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In a new Fortune opinion piece, Marco Argenti, Goldman’s chief information officer, argues that companies should empower young professionals with AI skills to help shape strategy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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The ultimate surprise came when the incomparable Patti LaBelle joined the festivities.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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For all concerned, this is the ultimate pro-wrestling high.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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Five minutes later, an own goal by Inter Miami defender Tomas Aviles, who was subbed into the match in the 19th minute, gave PSG a commanding 3-0 lead.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The Democratic Socialist state Assembly member defied expectations and took a commanding lead in Tuesday's New York City mayoral primary.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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These tickets have to be redeemed at the Florida Lottery main office in Tallahassee or one of the district offices.—
David J. Neal
July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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The Michigan woman’s family told PEOPLE that one particular food — the potato — is a main contributing factor to her living a long life.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The strategy is critically needed, and is of utmost urgency in Central Florida, which saw 439 fatal childhood drownings over the past 15 years (2009-2024) — the most recorded in any of the state’s six regions, according to Florida DCF.—
Karen Cohn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Just like with physical health, these results are treated with the utmost transparency.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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One of the Jet Propulsion Lab’s foremost scientists says the futuristic outpost is still hoping against hope that the president’s plan for NASA will be overturned by Congress.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Giard grew up to become both a voracious reader (with a B.A. in English and American literature from Yale and an M.A. in comparative literature from Boston University) and a foremost chronicler of writers.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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Disclosure data shows that more than a dozen lawyers and paralegals with the New York Legal Assistance Group made cash contributions to Mamdani’s campaign ahead of the primary election.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The second floor has the primary suite, which is large and has a private balcony that overlooks the grounds.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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The synthetic data market is expected to reach $3.7 billion by 2030, but most implementations remain basic data augmentation.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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