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as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
the preeminent reason for the booming economy
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the preeminent golfer of his generation
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a meeting of preeminent scientists from around the world
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Recent Examples of preeminent
Further, Vanderbilt’s plans to build a $520 million business school campus in Palm Beach promises to make South Florida a leader in higher education as well, funneling students through an elite university into the region’s preeminent finance industry.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Saros 136 is our era's preeminent family of total solar eclipses.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Payton, one of the sport’s preeminent play callers, was in his bag from the opening possession, and Nix brought it all to life in vivid clarity, like a Rocky Mountain sunset.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
As one of the city’s preeminent photographers, his connections could help explain the eye-opening access to circuses and ball games; and to the likes of Tom Pendergast, City Manager Henry McElroy, Governor Guy Park and the Ready-Mixed Concrete plant.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Saros 136 is our era's preeminent family of total solar eclipses.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Payton, one of the sport’s preeminent play callers, was in his bag from the opening possession, and Nix brought it all to life in vivid clarity, like a Rocky Mountain sunset.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
As one of the city’s preeminent photographers, his connections could help explain the eye-opening access to circuses and ball games; and to the likes of Tom Pendergast, City Manager Henry McElroy, Governor Guy Park and the Ready-Mixed Concrete plant.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminent
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Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer of Bleakley Financial Group, cited the U.S’s new sanctions against Russian oil producers as another potential catalyst of a rally in crude oil prices.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Gabriel Cortés,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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The deal was negotiated between Signature Entertainment’s chief commercial officer Elizabeth Williams and Independent Entertainment COO Cora Palfrey.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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Vertiv’s outstanding stock market performance has not surprised me.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though Matt Murray hasn’t lit the world on fire in the time he’s spent with the Leafs, he’s been outstanding in the AHL and might be shaking off some rust after missing a full season due to hip surgery.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Drivers should try to travel during the day and avoid traveling alone, inform others of your schedule, and stick to main roads and avoid shortcuts.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The concert at the country’s main public square settled a pending debt with his Mexican fans, after postponing a presentation originally scheduled for September due to a domestic accident that resulted in five fractured ribs and forced him to suspend a series of shows in Mexico and Colombia.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
19 Jan. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The evening will be hosted by Young, and will feature readings from some of the foremost poetic voices in America.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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Bing Zhang, a distinguished professor in the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has worked on research that models the origin points of fast radio bursts for years and has seen many observational clues suggesting magnetospheres could be a root cause.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her distinguished career has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Dame award of Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI), as well as 2013 Woman of the Year by the Maître Cuisiniers de France.—
Cynthia Graubart,
Bon Appétit,
24 Jan. 2025
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Post dropped 20 points in a commanding win over the Bulls, outplaying the stretch-five prototype Nikola Vucevic on the other side.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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This cruiser sports a fierce design, more power, and a commanding presence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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To be invited to join the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival program this summer is an honor and a thrill.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Brutalist follows László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a prestigious Hungarian Jewish architect who relocates to America after surviving the Holocaust.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rick Barnes’ defense looks almost as dominant as Auburn’s offense — third in points allowed per game, opponents absolutely last in 3-point percentage.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Wright was witness to the power of the women's game first hand as during his playing career, his former club Arsenal were the dominant force on the pitch.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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