par·a·mount
ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt 
ˈpa-rə-
: superior to all others : supreme
a matter of paramount importance
Unemployment was the paramount issue in the election.
: a supreme ruler
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the paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy
maintaining the secrecy of the agreement is of paramount importance
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Adjective
Keeping abreast of the younger generation is paramount.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
For any Super Bowl party, the snacks are paramount: chips and dip, nachos, buffalo wings.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Failing to land Durant (yet again) hurts, but getting rid of Butler before the trade deadline was paramount, and should send a gust of fresh air through this franchise as the Heat sits at 25-24, in playoff contention and invigorated.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Trust is paramount in the real estate business and agent experience goes hand-in-hand with earning that trust, Lee said.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Paramount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paramount. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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Paramount
geographical name
Par·a·mount
ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt
ˈpa-rə-
city in southwestern California north of Long Beach population 54,098
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