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Definitions

preeminent

[pree-em-uh-nuhnt] / priˈɛm ə nənt /
ADJECTIVE
most important; superior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinguished dominant main outstanding peerless predominant renowned transcendent ultimate
WEAK
capital chief consummate excellent foremost incomparable major matchless number one paramount principal stellar supreme surpassing towering unequalled unmatchable unrivalled unsurpassable unsurpassed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary extra inessential inferior insignificant minor ordinary secondary subordinate unimportant unknown unnecessary
WEAK
low

Example Sentences

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And if everything goes the way things look at the time of writing, Paramount Skydance will successfully acquire one of cinema’s preeminent studio giants.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who lives in Los Angeles and is a preeminent sports surgeon, doesn’t currently count Vonn among his current patients but he has scoped her knee twice to remove scar tissue.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Byron Wien, who passed away in 2023, was one of Wall Street’s preeminent strategists, in a career mostly at Morgan Stanley, known for his annual “10 surprises” report.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

Another pulsating contest between the preeminent pair on the men's tour - this time with the season-ending ATP Finals trophy at stake - was a fitting conclusion.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

The victory made England the preeminent power in the world, but it came at a great cost.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.