preeminently
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7.9
- adverb
- /priˈɛmɪnəntli/
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preeminentemente
- Indeed, it is most plausible that the transition to democracy is a preeminently political process.
Such lands were preeminently desirable, Tolkien says.
- Such lands were preeminently desirable, Tolkien says.
- And he says the Christian joy, the glory is of the same kind, but it is preeminently high and joyous, right?
Examples
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Such lands were preeminently desirable, Tolkien says.
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In the realm of technology, this company is preeminently regarded for its innovative designs.
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The Victorian period in England was preeminently such an age.
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Theologians and ministers preach that faith is preeminently a matter of personal choice.
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Nonetheless, the discontents of the 1990s do not manifest themselves preeminently as an economic crisis.
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Contemporary disaffection no longer focuses on the state's claim to regulate economic activity, which was preeminently contested in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Regardless of the intentions that artists might have had or any other functions artworks might perform, works of art are preeminently suited to provide such valuable experiences.
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Aristotle held that true friendship was a social relationship that preeminently pursued the highest good, and that civic friendship was closely connected with true friendship.
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We need the artist to build our monuments—the sculptor, preeminently, but also the architect, the designer, and the painter.
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Her work in environmental conservation is preeminently recognized at the international level.
Synonyms
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4.1
To a much higher level than usual
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4.5
To a very high degree
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Very, to a high level
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3.9
To show that something is more important than anything else
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7.0
To a very high degree, showing excellent quality
To be more important or noticeable than others
Most of all, more important than other things
Antonyms
How Distinguished
Surface Forms
Morphology
preeminently = preeminent (semi-transparent) = pre + eminent + ly
This is a regular adverb formation from the adjective 'preeminent', meaning 'in a preeminent way or degree'.
Etymology
Preeminently comes from the parts pre- meaning 'before' and eminent meaning 'standing out' or 'high'. So think of it as 'standing out before others', which is why it means 'most of all' or 'to the highest degree'.