Preeminent and Paramount

Preeminent

Preeminent adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: the preeminent reason for the booming economy

Paramount is a synonym for preeminent in superior topic. In some cases you can use "Paramount" instead an adjective "Preeminent".

Nearby Words: preeminence, preeminently

Paramount

Paramount adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: the paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy

Preeminent is a synonym for paramount in principal topic. You can use "Preeminent" instead an adjective "Paramount".
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