supereminent

adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˈe-mə-nənt How to pronounce supereminent (audio)
Definition of supereminentnext
as in chief
highest in rank or authority the supereminent authority in the field of Shakespearean scholarship

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supereminent
  1. chief
  2. foremost
  3. top
  4. supreme
  5. commanding
  6. first
  7. lead
  8. leading
Adjective
  • What’s changed? Jan. 1, 2025 The chief medical examiner’s office recorded 586 fatal overdoses in San Francisco in the first 11 months of 2024 — a nearly 23% decrease, or 174 fewer deaths, compared with the first 11 months of 2023.
    Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Multiple other execs in the C-suite departed in the time since, most recently president and chief operating officer Chris Ruble, who was terminated in December.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of chief
Adjective
  • The reigning Silver Slugger, who signed a five-year contract extension announced Wednesday, has also developed a reputation as the team’s foremost foodie.
    Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But rather than playing it safe, the foremost roast mistress delivered a masterful 10-minute monologue that was hilariously acerbic, pointed, and playful enough to keep the crowd on her good side.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of foremost
Adjective
  • The three-year starter was one of the top players at his position throughout his college career.
    Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • At Cypress Creek High School Team standings (top 3 & locals): 1.
    Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of top
Adjective
  • However, this will also allow developers to focus on higher-level tasks that emphasize creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving—areas where human ingenuity still reigns supreme.
    Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Dulce de leche reigns supreme, often appearing alongside brownies, nuts, and chocolate chunks, but other favorite flavors include chocolate, sambayón, and seasonal fruit sorbets.
    Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supreme
Adjective
  • The role required Kapoor to maintain a commanding physical presence throughout filming.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Herbert capitalized on the good field position and hit rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey for a six-yard touchdown to go up 17-0. While the Chargers took a commanding lead, Maye left the sidelines temporarily in the first quarter to be checked for a concussion.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of commanding
Adjective
  • He is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.
    Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The Bears are now deep into their process and plowing through the first wave of interviews.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of first
Adjective
  • Airlines have been reducing flight capacity because of low airfares throughout 2024, according to Hayley Berg, lead economist for Hopper.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Monochrome White Joyce Huston, lead interior designer and co-founder at Decorilla Online Interior Design, believes that all-white schemes are waning in popularity.
    Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of lead
Adjective
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a leading role in the eradication of smallpox and the ongoing global polio eradication campaign.
    Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Sala has emerged as a leading Italian journalist and podcaster for Chora Media and the Il Foglio newspaper, and was in Iran conducting interviews and research for a story.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of leading
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super-duper

supereminent

supererogatory

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