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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair
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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the superiority of tree-ripened mangoes might make you want to spend the rest of your life in a tropical climate
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as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the superiority of the nation in military might
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Recent Examples of superiority
Will this Lucid’s obvious superiority from a rational perspective be able to offset the minivan-esque styling?
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The mathematical possibility that Rangers can catch them requires Celtic to lose all of their final five games (they’ve been beaten in four of the 33 so far), Rangers to win all theirs, and Celtic’s current goal difference superiority of 42 to be wiped out in the process.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Filip Jorgensen clearly did not do enough in his Premier League audition to convince Maresca of his superiority to Sanchez.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
The hypocrisies of what might be called humanity’s delusions of superiority suggest the need for deeper questioning.
—Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The mathematical possibility that Rangers can catch them requires Celtic to lose all of their final five games (they’ve been beaten in four of the 33 so far), Rangers to win all theirs, and Celtic’s current goal difference superiority of 42 to be wiped out in the process.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Filip Jorgensen clearly did not do enough in his Premier League audition to convince Maresca of his superiority to Sanchez.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
The hypocrisies of what might be called humanity’s delusions of superiority suggest the need for deeper questioning.
—Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority
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The arrogance of economics and its myriad equations, charts and numbers is astounding.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Others were negative traits to avoid, like irritability, arrogance, and combativeness.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Apr. 2025
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She was selected as one of just 100 high school seniors across San Diego County to receive this honor, recognizing her academic excellence and leadership.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Named in honor of legendary artist and educator David C. Driskell, the prize has become a benchmark of excellence in the field.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Regarding $100 Million All-Star, MVP This year, it's been more of the same dominance for Skenes, as he's made eight starts, sporting a 2.77 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 48.2 innings pitched.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Jada assured that all Los Angeles artists get spins in their hometown, however, Fat Joe had more to say about the Grammy-winner’s dominance.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 May 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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For me, there is a clear distinction between the propaganda films of the Islamic Republic and the films that are made under the constraints of censorship.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Leigh’s treatment of the masquerade likewise dissolves distinctions between subject and object: An encrusted head sans face atop a raffia dome functions neither as a fully articulated human form nor as an abstract sculpture.—
Delinda Collier,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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And while the watch world has had a Formula 1 obsession as of late—as brands compete for supremacy in the sport—this watch actually flew under the radar for a time, with Leclerc wearing it all the way back at the Bahrain GP a month ago without anyone really noticing.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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Global Competition Is Fiercer Than Ever While the U.S. once held an undisputed lead in R&D, nations such as China, Germany and Japan are rapidly closing the gap, vying for supremacy in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum science and sustainable energy technologies.—
Justin Schwartz,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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From playing Lord Henry Blackwood in Sherlock Holmes to Sinestro in Green Lantern, the British actor has a reputation for playing some seriously sinister villains.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Add onto that the fashion industry’s less than welcoming reputation for inclusivity.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
1 May 2025
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“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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