supremacy
noun
su·prem·a·cy
sə-ˈpre-mə-sē 
sü-,
also -ˈprē-
plural supremacies
1
: the quality or state of being supreme
especially
: a position of unquestioned authority, dominance, or influence
military/naval supremacy
In the 20th century, two completely different models of how to run an economy battled for supremacy. —
Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben Natal's well-watered valleys … became by the end of the 18th century the site of a contest for supremacy … —Noel Mostert
Noel Mostert Every high school boasts its elite squad of lookers: sparkling teeth, merciless anatomy, sunny filaments of hair … . Between classes, they parade down the halls, trooping their supremacies like Clydesdales. —Richard Lacayo
Richard Lacayo 2
: ultimate authority or power
belief in the supremacy of God
Examples of supremacy in a Sentence
the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world
the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price
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When whatever system of government, likely some supremacy, is threatened, people will do anything.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
The United States would remain capable of rallying a counterbalancing coalition to impede any potential Chinese bid for political and military supremacy in Asia.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as the North American rivals turned what had been a tuneup for the 2026 Olympics into a geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The United States and Canada will face off in a historic championship battle at the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday night, with national pride and hockey supremacy on the line.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
The United States would remain capable of rallying a counterbalancing coalition to impede any potential Chinese bid for political and military supremacy in Asia.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as the North American rivals turned what had been a tuneup for the 2026 Olympics into a geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The United States and Canada will face off in a historic championship battle at the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday night, with national pride and hockey supremacy on the line.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Supremacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supremacy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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supremacy
noun
su·prem·a·cy
sə-ˈprem-ə-sē
plural supremacies
1
: the quality or state of being supreme
2
: supreme authority or power
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