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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
that superior sportscaster lets it be known that he thinks all foreign baseball teams are second-rate
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the superior attitude of the store owner's son drove the other employees crazy
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a five-star restaurant known for its superior wine list
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a university known for attracting superior scientists and mathematicians
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Recent Examples of superior
Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Advocates of raw milk make other arguments too: that skipping the pasteurization process can cure lactose intolerance, prevent osteoporosis, and provide superior nutrition, all claims the FDA and others dispute.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of Washington's firing, an unidentified FEMA employee claimed the directive came from a superior.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Show Now Oyster Tempo Cooler $495 Most coolers require a 2:1 ice-to-can ratio to keep those beverages cold, but the Tempo features a superior core insulation system and thin ice packs to reduce the amount of heat transferred into the cooler and, ultimately, to eliminate the need for ice.
—Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Advocates of raw milk make other arguments too: that skipping the pasteurization process can cure lactose intolerance, prevent osteoporosis, and provide superior nutrition, all claims the FDA and others dispute.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Chamber also found reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant each bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of Washington's firing, an unidentified FEMA employee claimed the directive came from a superior.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Some media outlets are surrendering to Trump already This absurd boasting — arrogant without portfolio — is just what Trump is looking for in the VOA job.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The single-camera series follows the arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel Patrick Quinn (Leary), who, after an unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world.Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fight for the new Commanders stadium comes as the team is having an excellent year on the field, with a 10-5 record and appearing on track to have their first playoff appearance since 2020.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The union also wants Starbucks to resolve outstanding legal issues, including hundreds of unfair labor practice charges that workers have filed with the National Labor Relations Board.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Employees also aim to push Starbucks to resolve outstanding unfair labor practice charges filed by workers in recent years.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sibley’s former boss, then-inspector general Mark Smith, left in April after being named as an independent monitor to oversee police reforms in Portland, Ore.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its themes and plots were often pitch-dark and inhabited by hypnotists, somnambulists, mediums, spies, the devil himself, serial killers, and crime bosses.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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For instance, the dominant circulating strains of influenza A among humans are H1N1 and H3N2.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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If Thompson were the CEO of a toy company, would the public have been so cavalier about the loss of life?Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Pundits and analysts can afford to be cavalier about it; U.S. policymakers with actual responsibility on their shoulders can't.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Superior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superior. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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