1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes
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as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
some historians contended that no nation had attained such undisputed preeminence since the glory days of the Roman Empire
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as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
his preeminence in the field of obstetrics
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Recent Examples of preeminence
Meanwhile, Americans today are less convinced that their tax dollars should be spent on bolstering their country’s preeminence worldwide.
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Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Once that became a money machine, his ownership preeminence in the York family was cast in stone.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
Named after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e, it is structured somewhat similarly to the Apollo program that previously gave the U.S. lunar preeminence, adjusted to modern technology and science objectives.
—Thomas Zurbuchen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Getty Images One thing that US politicians seem to agree on, despite a great many other differences, is that the country needs to lead technologically to maintain a position of economic and geopolitical preeminence.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 1 Aug. 2024
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Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Once that became a money machine, his ownership preeminence in the York family was cast in stone.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
Named after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e, it is structured somewhat similarly to the Apollo program that previously gave the U.S. lunar preeminence, adjusted to modern technology and science objectives.
—Thomas Zurbuchen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Getty Images One thing that US politicians seem to agree on, despite a great many other differences, is that the country needs to lead technologically to maintain a position of economic and geopolitical preeminence.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminence
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Not all Vin de France wines are emblems of excellence or ingenuity.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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His leadership fostered a culture of creativity and excellence, ensuring Vidanta remains at the forefront of the luxury travel.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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This trend seemed to forecast a decline in reggaetón’s dominance within Latin music circles.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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To keep America and its allies ahead of emerging threats, Lockheed Martin is delivering and advancing unmatched air dominance solutions focused on technological innovation — where pilots and drones soar together.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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That sense of superiority, while warranted, has been a problem for Tomás and his family in the past.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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Armstrong even noted bitcoin’s superiority over gold regarding divisibility and portability.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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As noted above, the teams met in Charlotte for conference supremacy.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration's latest trade war salvo follows the president's proposal of for exporting advanced AI chips, a key battleground in the war for tech supremacy.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Right now, the Knicks hover on the edge of that distinction.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The distinction between a diplomatic negotiator and an intelligence operative is vague in the region, and Mr. Burns’s arrivals and departures could be stealthy.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Giving this apparatus dominion over AI will create a Frankenstein’s monster of secrecy, unaccountability and decision-making power.—
Matthew Guariglia,
The Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2024
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This lays in stark contrast to the doctors who have become the proverbial elves of healthcare, toiling under the sprawling dominion of administrative entities.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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In a lawsuit, Drake accused his own record label, Universal Music Group, of putting his life and his reputation at risk by releasing and promoting a popular diss track by his musical rival Kendrick Lamar.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The case did little to diminish his reputation in the eyes of his successors.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminence. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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