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
The two have become the preeminent Mexican filmmakers addressing the consequences of violence through fictional narratives explored with nuance and respect for the ongoing national tragedy.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
To this moment when someone so patently unqualified, really disqualified from any position of any position of responsibility, is poised to become director of the nation's preeminent law enforcement agency?
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Jay, widely considered the preeminent businessman in hip-hop, should at least entertain the conversation because – from a viewership standpoint, who wouldn’t want to see Drake?
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
And the world's preeminent space agency may still face significant additional cuts.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
To this moment when someone so patently unqualified, really disqualified from any position of any position of responsibility, is poised to become director of the nation's preeminent law enforcement agency?
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Jay, widely considered the preeminent businessman in hip-hop, should at least entertain the conversation because – from a viewership standpoint, who wouldn’t want to see Drake?
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
And the world's preeminent space agency may still face significant additional cuts.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preeminent
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Jarrell, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner, had led the queries into the couple’s deaths from her lab in Albuquerque.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Observatory's chief Rami Abdurrahman said that revenge killings stopped early Saturday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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That show earned her Emmy noms for lead actress in a drama series and outstanding writing for a drama series — in addition to BAFTA and Peabody wins.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Proceeds from the sale will go to partially pre-pay outstanding bank loans, according to ABS-CBN, which has shrunk in size and been losing money since Congress didn't renew its broadcasting franchise in 2020.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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My one and only visit was decades ago, in middle school, when my main priority was riding the roller coaster.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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In addition to a cozy and updated three-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot main home, there’s a small 19th-century cabin with a rock chimney still standing on the property.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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The biographical circumstances and the reddish tinge of the foremost prisoner’s hair have led commentators to interpret the image metaphorically, even solipsistically––the prisoner becomes a cipher for van Gogh, physically and psychologically incarcerated.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Christian Oberbeck,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Curio’s approach to waste fuel recycling was supported by Per Peterson, distinguished professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, who shared his thoughts with me in both emails and an interview.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Boston committed 19 turnovers and looked a step slow in the paint (where Detroit owned a commanding 62-20 scoring edge) and in transition (29-8).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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And now, with Zero Day, Bassett delivers yet another commanding performance—one that’s both timely and powerful.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards for postgraduate study in the world.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Her most recent book was poised to receive a prestigious award last year from a Native American and Indigenous studies association.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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This spring, Avila touched 98 mph in a game and Sisk was dominant with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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One of the most dominant forces in the chip industry is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), which manufactures the chips that power phones and laptops and are central to the output of key American AI players like NVIDIA.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Preeminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preeminent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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