Chief
Chief adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: our chief priority this year will be cutting the budget
Superior is a synonym for chief in head topic. In some cases you can use "Superior" instead the word "Chief" as a noun or an adjective, when it comes to topics like high, essential.
Nearby Word: chiefly
Superior
Superior noun - One who is above another in rank, station, or office.
Usage example: if a customer is rude to you, report it to your superior and she'll handle it
Chief is a synonym for superior in high topic. You can use "Chief" instead the word "Superior" as a noun or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as manager, person higher or highest in rank.
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His only superior is bureau chief Tanaka (called Chief Fumblethumbs, of all things, in English).
Source: Anime / 8th Man - Eventually the Jem Hadar chief surrenders out of respect though he could have easily won the fight and is immediately killed by his pragmatic Vorta superior for his gesture.
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Although a Fish out of Water in the western setting, his superior fighting skills impress a Native American chief who tricks him into marrying his daughter, Falling Leaves.
Source: Mighty Whitey
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