reign supreme

phrase

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

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But in the world of Scotch whisky, Diageo still (undoubtedly) reigns supreme. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 As for the top cities, tried-and-true reign supreme with phenomenal attractions, superlative hotels, and electric dining scenes. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 For centuries, the principle of sovereignty reigned supreme in international relations. — Mike Brand, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2023 However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reign supreme

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“Reign supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reign%20supreme. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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