preeminence
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- noun
- /priˈɛmɪnəns/
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preeminencia
- In the debate about climate change, her preeminence as a leading expert is widely recognized.
- economic preeminence
- regional preeminence
- rise to preeminence
Examples
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Princeton University was an ideal institution for him, and he contributed enormously to building Princeton's preeminence in theoretical physics.
Academic text (1995) -
For in heaven, God has the preeminence; He is worshipped and adored always by all people.
Blog text (14) -
Jesus must have all the preeminence in our lives and in the life of the church.
Blog text (31) -
And even if Russia did choose to resist U.S. preeminence, how would it go about doing so effectively?
Academic text (2001) -
Only science can win, and religion must bow gracefully to its preeminence.
Academic text (1990) -
After all, the printed word achieved an unrivaled preeminence when the Romantic movement was at its height.
Academic text (1995) -
Even more important was Goldwater's widely recognized preeminence in Indian Affairs.
Academic text (1991) -
In the end, this pattern of development and the preeminence of the military fatally handicapped the Soviet economic structure.
Academic text (1994) -
Her achievements in science ensure her preeminence in the academic community.
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The company's innovative technology has cemented its preeminence in the market.
Synonyms
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3.7
A thing you think is more important and should be done first
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3.5
The quality of being very important and admired for skill or achievements
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7.1
Being higher than others in power or importance
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Being better, stronger, or more skilled than others
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6.4
Being more important and put before others
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A state of being more important than other things or people
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A position of power over other people or groups
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High respect for a person because of their work in a field
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One thing being more important or more common than others
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A position of respect and importance in society or at work
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To have power or control over others
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A situation when one person or group has more power and influence
The state of having the highest power or importance
A situation where a person or group has more power than others
One thing that is more powerful or common than others
Having power over other people or groups
The right to come before others in time, order, or rank
A relation where one thing belongs to a higher class than another
Antonyms
How Prominent
Surface Forms
Morphology
preeminence = preeminent (semi-transparent) = pre + eminent + ence
The noun is a regular and fully predictable state noun formed from the adjective 'preeminent'.
Etymology
Preeminence comes from the parts pre- meaning 'before' and eminent meaning 'to stand out'. So, to have preeminence is to 'stand out before' others, that is, to be the best or most important.