as in bosses
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
if a customer is rude to you, report it to your superior and she'll handle it
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Noun
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Her organization uses Healthy Tribes money to foster connections between younger people and elders in Native American and Alaska Native communities.—
Devna Bose,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025 -
On a recent day, village elders, the province's Roman Catholic bishop and political figures filled the benches of a reception hall, waiting to meet with the man who will likely chart the future of Syrian Druze.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The summit will provide student leaders and future policymakers with new tools and seek to build a network dedicated to confronting hate through projects.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Superiors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiors. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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