sterlingness

noun

Definition of sterlingnessnext
as in superlativeness

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  1. greatness
  2. excellence
  3. preeminence
  4. supremacy
Noun
  • Leaders who put relationships before tasks and build bridges for connection become multipliers for success—a powerful path for getting to the next level of greatness.
    Samantha Tassone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The greatness of cornerback Pat Surtain II and the emergence of fellow corner Riley Moss has given Denver the ability to play more man coverage while aggressively attacking the quarterback with ever-changing fronts and creative blitzes.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of greatness
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  • Data and strategy combined tend to drive operational excellence as well.
    Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Much in the way Tom Brady’s annual excellence limited Peyton Manning’s postseason upside, Patrick Mahomes‘ dynastic run with the Kansas City Chiefs has proven problematic for the other AFC quarterbacks of his era.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of excellence
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  • Its energy dominance is driven in part by strong innovation in areas such as advanced fracking and horizontal drilling, and the United States uses its preeminence to shape global energy markets and strengthen its geopolitical leverage.
    Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • To other attorneys who ply their trade in these courtrooms, the preeminence of Willis was simply a fact.
    Mya Frazier, Harper's Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Definition of preeminence
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  • Kelce will also have the opportunity to add to his record-book supremacy.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Week 7 Bates’ first magic moment — With the 4-1 Lions and 5-0 Vikings scrapping for supremacy atop the NFC North, everything came down to Detroit’s rookie kicker Jake Bates … a kickoff specialist and soccer player in college.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of supremacy
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