reign supreme

phrase

: to be the best
As a director, he still reigns supreme.

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For centuries, the principle of sovereignty reigned supreme in international relations. Mike Brand, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2023

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“Reign supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reign%20supreme. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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