Lead and Preeminent

Lead

Lead adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Usage example: the lead diplomat is responsible for making policy for the entire embassy

Preeminent and lead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preeminent" instead an adjective "Lead".

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

Preeminent

Preeminent adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Usage example: the preeminent golfer of his generation

Lead and preeminent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead an adjective "Preeminent".

Nearby Words: preeminence, preeminently
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