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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
Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
With the threat of the superior humanoid Viltrumites still present, Mark/Invincible, the Guardians of the Globe, Allen the Alien (Seth Rogen), and all those in their corner must work harder than ever to protect their world.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of Washington's firing, an unidentified FEMA employee claimed the directive came from a superior.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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For people who needed amputations, the greatest advance in care arguably was not superior prostheses but more modern surgical practices.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
With the threat of the superior humanoid Viltrumites still present, Mark/Invincible, the Guardians of the Globe, Allen the Alien (Seth Rogen), and all those in their corner must work harder than ever to protect their world.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Chamber also found reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant each bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of Washington's firing, an unidentified FEMA employee claimed the directive came from a superior.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Some media outlets are surrendering to Trump already This absurd boasting — arrogant without portfolio — is just what Trump is looking for in the VOA job.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Angle was able to alter between arrogant heel and lovable goofball almost on a whim.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Beverage Testing Institute’s Top Ten Whiskeys of 2024 showcased a selection of outstanding whiskeys.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The whole attention that has been brought to the case is absolutely outstanding.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Jacques Audiard's cartel musical, Gomez plays Jessi, the wife to Karla Sofía Gascón's titular heroine, a trans woman who's trying to escape her violent past as a cartel boss.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Before approaching your boss, evaluate your contributions objectively: Consider your measurable impact on factors like revenue growth or cost savings.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement While Fox News is more dominant than ever in the ratings, its corporate parent, Fox Corp., also faces uncertainty.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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When his family is murdered and child kidnapped, a Neanderthal goes on an epic rampage journey to save her from the new dominant species.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s why many of crypto’s more cavalier coders headed to other blockchains to tinker and do things like build decentralized applications.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lucas was shocked and hurt that his generous offers kept being rebuffed; the people who organized against him were indignant that a billionaire could be so cavalier about their public land.Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Superior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superior. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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