1
as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
the preeminent reason for the booming economy
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the preeminent golfer of his generation
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a meeting of preeminent scientists from around the world
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Recent Examples of preeminent
Long before the video diary became the en vogue format of personal expression on YouTube and social media platforms like TikTok, Ross McElwee was America’s preeminent first-person filmmaker.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
The Fed’s independence has been central to the United States’ role as the globe’s preeminent economic power; investors worldwide believe the central bank won’t act on a president’s whims.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
James Zug, the preeminent historian of the game, writes about how, in the winter of 1901, 32 men competed at the club in the first squash tournament on American soil.
—Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The 24-year-old backstop rose through the ranks as one of the preeminent catching prospects in the sport because of his bat.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
The Fed’s independence has been central to the United States’ role as the globe’s preeminent economic power; investors worldwide believe the central bank won’t act on a president’s whims.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
James Zug, the preeminent historian of the game, writes about how, in the winter of 1901, 32 men competed at the club in the first squash tournament on American soil.
—Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The 24-year-old backstop rose through the ranks as one of the preeminent catching prospects in the sport because of his bat.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminent
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Professionally, Austin remains close to the game as the chief operating officer of sports analytics company Pro Football Focus.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent at The New York Times, said last night.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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Herbert is playing outstanding football, and while their running game has been very pedestrian, their air attack is looking good.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-3 left-hander has been outstanding, completing 71 of 106 passes for 772 yards and six touchdowns with one interception.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The character collection leans into more alternate builds for main characters.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Use jig and pigs 18 to 25 feet deep along brush piles or main lake points with a gradual slope.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But some of its foremost victims aren’t Israeli Jews.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The event features a 155-foot-long table adorned with 139 candles and meticulously set with 1,452 pieces of cutlery for 160 distinguished guests, NBC News reported.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
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Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set in Columbus, Indiana, a city known for its unusual concentration of distinguished modern architecture, it’s centered on Casey, a teen-age girl with a difficult family background whose aesthetic passion has been awakened by the city’s masterworks.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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Andersen, who previously worked for the San Antonio Police Department, has ruddy cheeks and a commanding presence.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Irvine ran the ball, passed the ball and slowed down Laguna Hills’ uptempo offense with a commanding defensive display.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The century-old competition, held every four years, is considered as prestigious as a Michelin star—and many award-winning chefs have earned both.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nick grew up playing Australian Rules Football, which includes both kicking and handballing, and by his senior year of high school was playing at the Brisbane Lions Academy in the Australian Football League, the sport’s most prestigious organization.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Gibson, of course, had one of the most dominant seasons ever in 1968.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The International Style, also called Modern European Architecture Style, refers to architecture that emerged in Holland, France and Germany after World War I and became the dominant architectural style until the 1970s.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Preeminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminent. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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