First and Reigning

First

First adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Usage example: auditioned and got first clarinet in the band

Reigning and first are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reigning" instead an adjective "First".

Nearby Word: firstly

Reigning

Reigning adjective - Exercising power or authority.
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Synonyms for Reigning

First and reigning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "First" instead an adjective "Reigning".

Nearby Words: reign, reigned
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