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
  • Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.
    Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Bill has a great bone structure and wonderful expressive eyes, and is such a great actor.
    William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Imagine getting a chance to be on a mrbeast game show how wonderful that would be.
    Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Dar Tazi, Palais De Fes, Morocco One of the loveliest places to stay in Fez, Palais de Fes got its start as the city’s first modern-day restaurant, back in 1980—photos of the original owner with Ronald Reagan and Middle Eastern royals still hang on the walls.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Several types of tent and RV sites are available, some of which are waterfront, affording lovely views of the James River.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • But when the predominant narrative of an era has been set by someone else, Juka is aware how powerful that unfiltered perspective can be.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The predominant green hues often seen in auroras are characteristic of oxygen, while nitrogen can produce purples, blues and pinks.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of predominant
Adjective
  • Appreciation for these awesome activities is global, from Switzerland to Japan.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But nonetheless, it's been awesome interacting with fans more.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Ultimately, the Constitution gives states, not Congress, the primary authority over election administration.
    Ahtra Elnashar, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Although the nation-state remains the primary actor in the multicentric system, non-state actors will increasingly disrupt events in both, and in between, the virtual and physical realms.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • Maxey, after a bad shooting start to the season, has been terrific of late.
    Tony Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The series is a terrific showcase not only for Hsu, but for Mamet.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrific
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