1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes
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2
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
some historians contended that no nation had attained such undisputed preeminence since the glory days of the Roman Empire
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as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
his preeminence in the field of obstetrics
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Recent Examples of preeminence
Recent, large, and sudden cuts seriously endanger American scientific preeminence and thus America's prosperity, social wellbeing, and national security.
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Robert Hormats, Time, 18 May 2025
To dress up is to project power, possibility and preeminence.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
China has long sought to dislodge the dollar’s preeminence in favor of a multipolar currency system in which the Renminbi would be the star.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Populism was initially driven by fear of Islamic violence, not Jewish preeminence.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
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Robert Hormats, Time, 18 May 2025
To dress up is to project power, possibility and preeminence.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
China has long sought to dislodge the dollar’s preeminence in favor of a multipolar currency system in which the Renminbi would be the star.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Populism was initially driven by fear of Islamic violence, not Jewish preeminence.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminence
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So anybody looking to chase excellence every day, find that one win, frame it, take note, look in the mirror and then go chase that thing.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
31 July 2025
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Nora Gámez Torres, the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald reporter who has spent more than a decade chronicling the dramatic changes inside Cuba, including daily life amid a collapsing economy, has been awarded the prestigious Maria Moors Cabot Prize for career excellence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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The Florida Democratic Party already has an uphill battle to retake the governor’s office after more than 30 years of Republican dominance.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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And while many believe that Jalen Hurts' success has just been a beneficiary of Barkley's dominance, Winston had flowers for Jalen, too.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Being the world's most valuable company is not a sign of permanent superiority.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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What To Know According to a French intelligence report shared with the Associated Press, Chinese diplomats worked to publicize the downing of Rafale jets during the conflict while promoting the superiority of Chinese fighter aircraft.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 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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Race to World First draws millions of global viewers eager to watch elite teams battle for supremacy in World of Warcraft, one of the world’s most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing (MMORPG) games.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Close Race The Phils, who have been battling the New York Mets for supremacy in the National League East, finished the weekend at 56-43, giving them a lead of just one-half game in the division.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Qureshi draws a distinction between having a purpose and having a goal.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The center, just off the 5 freeway on Culver Drive, now has the unique distinction of offering two Japanese grocery stores: Mitsuwa and Tokyo Central.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
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The BIDs have influence over about half of 14th Street; the Union Square folks’ dominion covers First to Sixth Avenues, the Meatpacking group’s from Eighth to the Hudson.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
29 July 2025
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And yet if history is any guide, Moscow could go to extreme lengths to preserve its regional dominion.—
JEFFREY MANKOFF,
Foreign Affairs,
24 July 2025
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While Torquay might not have the culinary reputation of Barcelona or Cannes, France, there’s a burgeoning restaurant scene and an abundance of classic English staples like pubs, beer gardens, tea rooms, and farmers’ markets.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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Last year, Duncan opted not to seek reelection to an eighth term, following the 2023 diminishment of his reputation for conservative family values.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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“Preeminence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminence. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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