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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
that superior sportscaster lets it be known that he thinks all foreign baseball teams are second-rate
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the superior attitude of the store owner's son drove the other employees crazy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a five-star restaurant known for its superior wine list
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a university known for attracting superior scientists and mathematicians
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Recent Examples of superior
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The parlor will feature a custom soundscape that uses state-of-the-art technology for a superior surround auditory experience.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Research across 38 countries found that leaders rated as empathetic were also seen as better performers by their superiors.
—Kristina Madden, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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One clearly superior player — Soto — could challenge the record for most lucrative contract ever.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The parlor will feature a custom soundscape that uses state-of-the-art technology for a superior surround auditory experience.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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Otherwise, consider this a green light to send that pitch, and wow your superiors at work!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Research across 38 countries found that leaders rated as empathetic were also seen as better performers by their superiors.
—Kristina Madden, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Manji will appear as Crispin, an arrogant, pompous employee at a fancy, high-end hardware store who snubs George.Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
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My 21-year-old grandson is a dramatic and arrogant know-it-all.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Gregory is touched by the compliment and proud of his ability to connect with a student, but Darnell isn’t pleased with the idea of another man forming a bond with his son.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Honorees who have contributed to proud and authentic Jewish storytelling will include: Sheryl Sandberg’s Screams before Silence, Netflix’s Fauda and Jewish Matchmaking, FX’s The Patient, Amazon’s Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey, and David Baddiel’s documentary, Jews Don’t Count.Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who has ever worked in a busy kitchen knows the stress that comes with it, and The Bear does an excellent job of making that tension palpable—as evidenced by its slew of aforementioned Emmy Awards.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Venus at the top of your chart guarantees a warm reception with bosses and VIPs.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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His short-sighted banishment of a legend — and an earner — like Dwight Manfredi to Tulsa was cited by the other bosses as a reason for his ouster.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ninety percent of them believe that knowing the dominant muscle-fiber type of an athlete is useful for optimizing training and performance—but only half of them claim to actually know which of their athletes are slow-twitch or fast-twitch.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2024
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The people who dominate these institutions demographically also tend to share the dominant ideologies.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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Katie: my fury was boundless in that moment that first of all, the doctor could be so cavalier with just his prognosis.Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
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Too high to be cavalier with our words and actions.Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
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For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Superior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superior. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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