1
as in greatest
coming before all others in importance
the preeminent reason for the booming economy
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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
Youle, who has served at the NIH since 1978, carries the title of distinguished investigator, a designation reserved for the agency's most preeminent researchers.
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 19 May 2025
The two preeminent coaches in women's college basketball will meet in Sunday's NCAA Division I women's basketball national championship game.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The track showed that the Grammys were ready to continue accepting hip-hop as the preeminent genre in American music, awarding it both Record and Song of the Year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The legislation, Senate Bill 9, is the upper chamber’s preeminent environmental measure for the 2025 legislative session.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 19 May 2025
The two preeminent coaches in women's college basketball will meet in Sunday's NCAA Division I women's basketball national championship game.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The track showed that the Grammys were ready to continue accepting hip-hop as the preeminent genre in American music, awarding it both Record and Song of the Year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The legislation, Senate Bill 9, is the upper chamber’s preeminent environmental measure for the 2025 legislative session.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminent
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The best thing small businesses can do right now is to be flexible and diversify their sourcing and procurement strategies, says Tala Akhavan, chief operating officer of Pietra, a platform that helps brands with sourcing, production and logistics among other services.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Michael serves as co-executive chair of Rhode’s board and Lauren is President and chief brand officer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The show has won two Emmys since: One in 2014 for outstanding interactive program and another in 2015 for outstanding creative achievement in interactive media.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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The Chicago Bar Association’s award for outstanding lawyer is named in her honor.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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It was later expanded to include four main ventilation channels (and some 50,000 smaller shafts) serving seven levels, which could be closed off from the inside with a large rolling stone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
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The golden flying snake bears two main color morphs — a green-yellow form sports bold black streaks and occasional reddish dorsal spots, and another form where the same base hues are overlaid with subtler crossbars.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The foremost conflict playing out across the Middle East today is between Israel and Iran, a nation that already possesses a sophisticated and large-scale nuclear program.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Today, that distinguished tradition continues, with the distillery's current leadership or their cadre of seasoned master tasters personally vetting these casks.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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It’s been a long time since Florida’s university system was put to such disgrace as the Board of Governors did Tuesday in rejecting the distinguished scholar Santa Ono as the lone finalist for president of the University of Florida.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The Thunder will take a commanding 3-1 lead to their home court on Wednesday when the series shifts back to Oklahoma City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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There were the three thrilling games for the Florida Panthers against the Carolina Hurricanes in this Eastern Conference final, too, so full of drama and nastiness and easy wins to take a commanding 3-0 lead.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Many go on to secure prestigious new projects restoring or reimagining global landmarks.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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During his 16 years tenure as CEO, David and his team helped to elevate the already prestigious brand to become one of the top luxury wines in the world, expanding distribution to over 90 countries and increasing the value of the brand from an average of $200 to over $500 per bottle.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Junior pitcher Kayla Schweich, a St. Cloud State commit, has been dominant in the circle for much of the year for Farmington, with Lexi Goring and Wisconsin commit Lila Johannsen filling out a lethal top of the order.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2025
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Edmonton has been just as dominant through the playoffs, coming back to beat Los Angeles in the first round before dispatching Vegas and Dallas.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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“Preeminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminent. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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