1
as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
the preeminent reason for the booming economy
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2
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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Alibaba’s latest AI release comes just two weeks after the company’s co-founder, Jack Ma, was pictured in the front row at a meeting between President Xi Jinping and the country’s preeminent business leaders.
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Tharin Pillay, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Derrick Johnson is the President and CEO of the NAACP, America's preeminent civil rights organization.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
After nearly 40 years in the film industry, and 25 years since her Hollywood debut, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star continues to radiate grace, long-overdue recognition from America’s preeminent film body notwithstanding.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
The two have become the preeminent Mexican filmmakers addressing the consequences of violence through fictional narratives explored with nuance and respect for the ongoing national tragedy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Tharin Pillay, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Derrick Johnson is the President and CEO of the NAACP, America's preeminent civil rights organization.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
After nearly 40 years in the film industry, and 25 years since her Hollywood debut, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star continues to radiate grace, long-overdue recognition from America’s preeminent film body notwithstanding.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
The two have become the preeminent Mexican filmmakers addressing the consequences of violence through fictional narratives explored with nuance and respect for the ongoing national tragedy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminent
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Professional Triathletes Organisation Names Stuart Ramsey as CCO The Professional Triathletes Organisation has named Stuart Ramsey as its first chief commercial officer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Next to Scavino, in the office Steve Bannon used during his seven months as chief strategist the first Trump administration, is James Blair, a deputy chief of staff who served as political director for Mr. Trump's 2024 campaign.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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One person was arrested at the scene of the search for outstanding warrants and a drug charge unrelated to the original case, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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Everybody plays numerous parts, assigned without regard to gender (there’s even a cameo for Fleming), but the anchors are Cumming’s Cholmondeley, the nerd who came up the audacious idea, and Hodgson’s Montagu, the operation’s main manager and salesman.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The right main landing gear collapsed on impact when a Delta flight landed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport last month, with the wing hitting the runway and fuel spray causing a massive fire, according to a preliminary report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.—
Sam Sweeney,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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One of the world’s foremost JFK assassination experts thinks there’s nothing in the mountains of classified government files that President Donald Trump ordered released this week that points away from Lee Harvey Oswald as the lone gunman that sunny day in Dallas 61 years ago.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Robert Brill, Brill Media Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Henry’s legacy Henry went on to have a distinguished career in Virginia state politics, including serving five one-year terms as governor.—
Cassandra Good,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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The International Documentary Association is adding a quartet of distinguished members of the nonfiction film community to its board of directors.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Read: Conan O’Brien understood the assignment The comedian’s staunch love for the goofiest non sequiturs means he’s guaranteed to use them on even the most prestigious stage.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The competition that followed turned Nature’s Best Photography into one of the most prestigious awards programs in the world.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Othering is a social phenomenon where individuals or groups are perceived and treated as fundamentally different from a dominant or in-group.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The largest outer square can reflect the dominant wall or upholstery color (60%), the mid-tone middle square can be used for key furniture pieces or millwork (30%), and the smallest inner square makes for perfect accents—think pillows, art, or a bold door color (10%).—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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