paramountcy

noun

Definition of paramountcynext
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance a nation that has long enjoyed economic paramountcy in the region

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Recent Examples of paramountcy Larijani was replaced by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, an appointment that reflected the paramountcy of the IRGC over the political or clerical establishments in Iran’s wartime decision-making. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paramountcy
  1. dominance
  2. superiority
  3. supremacy
  4. distinction
  5. primacy
  6. reputation
Noun
  • But challengers emerged and weakened its quest for dominance, often with different models ostensibly tailored to be more local.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The acquisition also shows how Nvidia is using the enormous financial resources generated by its dominance of AI chips to secure strategic positions beyond its core business.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Decide for yourself whether that’s a bold indicator of English football’s superiority over the rest of the world, or a revolting symbol of the bloated and vulgar behemoth that the game has become.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of superiority
Noun
  • In gratifying the left, the Warren Court debilitated the long tradition of opposing judicial supremacy.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Madison’s argument for them recognized the ways in which the people running each branch of government would try to maneuver for supremacy and the impact that would have on the people being governed.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of supremacy
Noun
  • That distinction could become central to Maduro’s attempt to separate his case from that of former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega, one of the closest historical comparisons.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That distinction becomes important as benchmarks approach their ceilings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • The relative ease of his operation to remove Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan President, from office likely convinced him of the overwhelming primacy of American power.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
  • No rival great power has seriously challenged American primacy—not even China, which has been content to sit back and take advantage of the economic opportunities made possible by the American provision of security.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of primacy
Noun
  • It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Angst over Meta’s public reputation likely played a role in the decision to settle so early, experts said.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputation

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“Paramountcy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paramountcy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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