1
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supreme commander of the multinational force
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2
as in highest
coming before all others in importance
in our house, watching baseball reigns supreme as the activity of choice on summer evenings
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as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching
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Recent Examples of supreme
Eyre, for his part, viewed the IRGC as the most likely actor to capitalize on any scenario involving the succession of the supreme leader.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
For a hearty meal, try the supreme omelet or the biscuits and gravy.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Even at 56 years old, RZA remains in supreme shape.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 July 2025
This picture shows a billboard bearing the portrait of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a quote reads in Persian 'Sing Oh Iran' at the Enqelab Square in Tehran on July, 9, 2025.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
For a hearty meal, try the supreme omelet or the biscuits and gravy.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Even at 56 years old, RZA remains in supreme shape.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 July 2025
This picture shows a billboard bearing the portrait of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a quote reads in Persian 'Sing Oh Iran' at the Enqelab Square in Tehran on July, 9, 2025.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
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The drama began on Wednesday when a jumbotron at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, captured Byron hugging Cabot, Astronomer's chief people officer, from behind.—
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s chief people officer, leads human resources at the company.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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For as much discussion as there has been about lowering interest rates, the bond market will be the ultimate determinate of whether rates can be cut or not.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Fenty Beauty founder was also hard to miss at the Dior Menswear show during Paris Fashion Week at the end of June, asserting herself as an ultimate cool girl with effortless style.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The Sox scored four in the fourth to take a commanding 9-0 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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And that one draw was only because two days were lost to rain at Old Trafford in Manchester when England were in a commanding position at a pivotal stage of the most recent Ashes series against Australia two years ago.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Atrium Ljungberg, White Arkitekter A huge, new city is being built in Sweden, but it’s not being constructed using steel or concrete — its main building material is wood.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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And with just 12 villas, Jenner (or you) can have the utmost in privacy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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For fashion and beauty, capturing value will be of the utmost importance for consumers.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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Just as Russia has declined in its military might since the break-up of the Soviet Union a generation ago, Grossfeld says, its status as one of the globe’s foremost space powers has likewise slipped away.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But all that nuttiness took place a long time ago, under the influence, and, according to the world’s foremost Ozzy authority, such is not really the case.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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The Falcons have above-average talent at WR/TE and return four offensive line starters, which could lead to an aerial boon since stopping Bijan Robinson will be the primary goal of most defensive coordinators.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Late last year and earlier this year, for several months on most weekdays, a team of more than a dozen health workers fanned out across the city to release Wolbitos.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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