1
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world
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2
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price
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3
as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
England's maritime supremacy in the 18th century
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Recent Examples of supremacy
Global Competition Is Fiercer Than Ever While the U.S. once held an undisputed lead in R&D, nations such as China, Germany and Japan are rapidly closing the gap, vying for supremacy in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum science and sustainable energy technologies.
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Justin Schwartz, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And while the watch world has had a Formula 1 obsession as of late—as brands compete for supremacy in the sport—this watch actually flew under the radar for a time, with Leclerc wearing it all the way back at the Bahrain GP a month ago without anyone really noticing.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
But its willingness to weaponize the supply chain may be one of the starkest examples of how Mr. Xi is redefining China’s relationship with the world and challenging the supremacy of the United States like no Chinese leader before him.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Under the supremacy clause, if there is a conflict between federal and state governments, judges must prioritize federal laws.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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Justin Schwartz, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And while the watch world has had a Formula 1 obsession as of late—as brands compete for supremacy in the sport—this watch actually flew under the radar for a time, with Leclerc wearing it all the way back at the Bahrain GP a month ago without anyone really noticing.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
But its willingness to weaponize the supply chain may be one of the starkest examples of how Mr. Xi is redefining China’s relationship with the world and challenging the supremacy of the United States like no Chinese leader before him.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Under the supremacy clause, if there is a conflict between federal and state governments, judges must prioritize federal laws.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supremacy
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Reliance on China China’s dominance in the global drug supply chain is part and parcel of its position as the world’s factory.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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In the future, another language – or no language at all – might rise to dominance.—
Nicholas Green,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Concurrently, operational excellence initiatives—things like leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, analytics and process automation—are delivering unprecedented efficiency gains.—
Mustansir Paliwala,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Farhana has worked alongside Ollie to create a culture of ambition, collaboration and artistic excellence, enhancing Film4’s reputation as one of the most pioneering and dynamic teams in the business.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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The formal presentation took place in the same battle-scarred stadium, Berlin’s Olympiastadion, where Adolf Hitler watched Owens, the Black American athlete, win four gold medals in the 1936 Games, dealing a blow to Hitler’s notions of racial superiority.—
Ciarán Fahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Imagine a future Supreme Court case challenging church-state separation, with Christians vying against Christians for superiority.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Will the domination over the Carolina Hurricanes remain?—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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Augustine was concerned about the human lust for domination, and how leaders and institutions needed to work to put boundaries on unchecked power.—
Ruth Graham,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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The next generation of Kardashians will soon enough inherit the dynasty’s now quieter cultural dominion, despite the media’s relentless transmutation, because the family has become powerful enough to run on autopilot.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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The region was once home to the Samnites, an ancient Italic warrior people that fought the Romans for dominion before Rome became an empire.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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But Ukraine accuses Russia of seeking to seize control of the country and remove its sovereignty in an imperial war of aggression.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Canadians were not happy when U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended a state visit invitation to Mr. Trump on behalf of the king during a time when Mr. Trump threatened Canada’s sovereignty.—
ROB GILLIES,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 May 2025
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“Supremacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supremacy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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