preeminence
noun
pre·em·i·nence
prē-ˈe-mə-nən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being preeminent : superiority
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the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes
some historians contended that no nation had attained such undisputed preeminence since the glory days of the Roman Empire
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Its energy dominance is driven in part by strong innovation in areas such as advanced fracking and horizontal drilling, and the United States uses its preeminence to shape global energy markets and strengthen its geopolitical leverage.
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
To other attorneys who ply their trade in these courtrooms, the preeminence of Willis was simply a fact.
—Mya Frazier, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
That persuasion element will be important in future elections as the preeminence of economic concerns among Gen Zers in the 2024 election doesn’t mean these youth don’t care about climate change, racial justice, student loan relief, reproductive rights, gun safety, or immigrant justice.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Its legendary decades-long preeminence came to an abrupt end in 1990, when Alydar, racing’s most illustrious sire of champions at the time who was worth $45 million, died under inexplicable circumstances.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
To other attorneys who ply their trade in these courtrooms, the preeminence of Willis was simply a fact.
—Mya Frazier, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
That persuasion element will be important in future elections as the preeminence of economic concerns among Gen Zers in the 2024 election doesn’t mean these youth don’t care about climate change, racial justice, student loan relief, reproductive rights, gun safety, or immigrant justice.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Its legendary decades-long preeminence came to an abrupt end in 1990, when Alydar, racing’s most illustrious sire of champions at the time who was worth $45 million, died under inexplicable circumstances.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preeminence. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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preeminence
noun
pre·em·i·nence
prē-ˈem-ə-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being preeminent
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