numero uno

adjective

ˈnü-mə-rō-ˈü-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce numero uno (audio)
Definition of numero unonext
1
as in main
coming before all others in importance she's the numero uno tabloid celebrity at the moment

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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind if you've got the bucks, the company's hand-tooled leather boots are numero uno

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numero uno
  1. main
  2. excellent
  3. wonderful
  4. lovely
  5. predominant
  6. awesome
  7. primary
  8. terrific
Adjective
  • The prefecture is in the southwestern part of Japan's main island of Honshu.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Key Background One of Trump’s main hangups with the previous proposal was rooted in the debt ceiling, which was not included in the deal from earlier this week.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of main
Adjective
  • But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.
    Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The city’s lovely pedestrian-only thoroughfare St. George Street is filled with specialty shops and restaurants, and the nearby Lightner Museum provides a dazzling display of Gilded Age artifacts and two antique shops in its courtyard.
    Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Consider that lovely image from the book of Revelation of Christ standing at the door knocking.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Chin-Hong said there are two predominant strains of the virus circulating: H1N1 and H3N2, with the latter virus associated with more severe disease, which may be causing the surges of hospitalizations abroad.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That’s the predominant note for the first couple tastes, before the whisky gradually opens up into freshly baked bread, vanilla glaze, and Hawaiian sweet rolls.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of predominant
Adjective
  • Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • For Lipman, spending quality time with his grandson is his current primary goal for social fitness.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Townsend’s departure had a double impact on the Knights, who missed his abilities as a receiver and as the team’s primary kick returner on special teams.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • The writing, pacing, and production values are top-notch, and the cast is terrific across the board.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Springsteen’s energy level was off the charts and his vocals were terrific.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrific
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