Preeminent
Preeminent adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: the preeminent reason for the booming economy
Superior and preeminent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Superior" instead the word "Preeminent" as an adjective or an adverb.
Nearby Words: preeminence, preeminently
Superior
Superior adjective - Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Usage example: a university known for attracting superior scientists and mathematicians
Preeminent and superior are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preeminent" instead the word "Superior" as an adjective or an adverb.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- master and preeminent
- master and superior
- prime and preeminent
- prime and superior
- exceptional and preeminent
- exceptional and superior
- capital and preeminent
- capital and superior
- top and preeminent
- top and superior
- principal and preeminent
- principal and superior
- great and preeminent
- great and superior
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