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— preeminence

/priˈɛmənəns/ noun [noncount]
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preeminence

noun

pre·​em·​i·​nence prē-ˈe-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce preeminence (audio)
: the quality or state of being preeminent : superiority

Example Sentences

the restaurant is known for the preeminence of its seafood dishes some historians contended that no nation had attained such undisputed preeminence since the glory days of the Roman Empire
Recent Examples on the Web As if to compensate for her official preeminence, Elizabeth deferred to Philip in the upbringing of their children, a strategy that wrought its own effects, especially with the heir. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Each subfield believes in its preeminence: neutrino researchers place their work first, while dark matter experts maintain that their search is more important. Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2022 America’s global preeminence transformed what had been considered a private vice into a public obsession. James Kirchick, Washington Post, 15 June 2022 In fact, the company looks to be on a vector to preeminence in global aerospace and defense. Loren Thompson, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Rome designates the Diocese of Chicago an archdiocese, raising it to preeminence among all dioceses in the region and establishing its bishop as an archbishop. Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2022 Apple launched the first iPhone 15 years ago this week, kicking off a new chapter in the mobile revolution and cementing the preeminence of a piece of consumer hardware that would dominate Apple’s fortunes for the next decade and beyond. Andy Meek, BGR, 27 June 2022 The entire purpose of the jubilee in Victoria’s honor was as an ideological spectacle, a showcase of imperial preeminence. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 And make no mistake, the PGA Tour absolutely needs to be defended that savagely right now in order to maintain its preeminence in the sport. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 12 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of preeminence was in the 13th century
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