par·a·mount
ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt 
ˈpa-rə-
: superior to all others : supreme
a matter of paramount importance
Unemployment was the paramount issue in the election.
: a supreme ruler
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the paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy
maintaining the secrecy of the agreement is of paramount importance
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John Arsneault, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
In the legal industry and courts system where trust in what one sees and hears is paramount, the notion of AI hurdling society into a state where everything is questionable, and where even real media can be dismissed as AI, is especially destabilizing.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Communication and court positioning are paramount, which can take time to develop.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2025
That especially applies in financial matters where responsible stewardship is paramount.
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Data Privacy And Security Client confidentiality is paramount.
—John Arsneault, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
In the legal industry and courts system where trust in what one sees and hears is paramount, the notion of AI hurdling society into a state where everything is questionable, and where even real media can be dismissed as AI, is especially destabilizing.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Communication and court positioning are paramount, which can take time to develop.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2025
That especially applies in financial matters where responsible stewardship is paramount.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for paramount
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“Paramount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paramount. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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Paramount
geographical name
Par·a·mount
ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt
ˈpa-rə-
city in southwestern California north of Long Beach population 54,098
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