preeminence

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being preeminent; superiority in prominence or in excellence; distinction above others in quality, rank, etc.; rarely, in a bad sense, superiority or notoriety in evil; as, preeminence in honor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

eminence note distinction excellency mark dominion kudos fame lead quality authority importance height reputation emphasis
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Antonyms

foundation least beginning need basis start
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Hypernyms

high status

Hyponyms

king

Examples

a scholar of great eminence Source: Internet

A critical harbinger of fascism is the growing preeminence of the national security state, which is now seen by the DNC as a bulwark of democracy rather than the precursor of fascism. Source: Internet

Annobón subsists almost entirely on fishing and retains its traditional preeminence in off shore whaling and turtle gathering. Source: Internet

As the concept of the poet laureate has spread, the term "laureate" has come in English to signify recognition for preeminence or superlative achievement ( cf. Nobel laureate ). Source: Internet

As domestic prelates, prelates of the Roman Court, they had personal preeminence in every diocese of the world. Source: Internet

But Republicans in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would undermine America’s great universities and the nation’s preeminence in scientific research, submitting to the self-serving interests of their wealthy donors (see “ Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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