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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair
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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
the superiority of tree-ripened mangoes might make you want to spend the rest of your life in a tropical climate
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as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance
the superiority of the nation in military might
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Recent Examples of superiority
Of the 12 traits of a narcissist, several, like grandiosity and superiority, can actually look like leadership traits.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Botching the small details only gives critics license to revel in their sense of superiority, even when the big-picture allegations are correct.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
That sense of superiority, while warranted, has been a problem for Tomás and his family in the past.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Armstrong even noted bitcoin’s superiority over gold regarding divisibility and portability.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Botching the small details only gives critics license to revel in their sense of superiority, even when the big-picture allegations are correct.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
That sense of superiority, while warranted, has been a problem for Tomás and his family in the past.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Armstrong even noted bitcoin’s superiority over gold regarding divisibility and portability.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for superiority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority
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Payton approached the quarterback vacancy with arrogance.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2025
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How narcissism and exclusion fuel one another Narcissists often display disruptive behaviors in social settings, such as aggression or arrogance, that increase the likelihood of others distancing themselves over time.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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His leadership and innovative approach have earned him a reputation for excellence, both in the courtroom and beyond.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Class of 2025 will be revealed in late April with an announcement typically details which artists are inducted as performers and which names are entering the Rock Hall in the musical influence or musical excellence categories.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, despite its success, the play drew increasing criticism for its dominance.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Kim, with the gold already well in hand, becomes the first woman to land back-to-back 1080s, confirming her dominance in the sport. 2022 — Super Bowl LVI, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood: Rams beat Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20; MVP: Cooper Kupp, Rams, WR.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2024
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Five years ago, Robert Wallach (Bobby) had an idea that seemed radical: to revolutionize the gig economy by eliminating the distinction between employees and independent contractors.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the last few years, Poland’s capital city has Michelin distinctions piling up due to a food scene that’s both dynamic and design-forward.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now, China is facing off with the U.S. not just on trade but advanced technologies including AI and semiconductors, as the world’s two largest economies jockey for supremacy in these areas.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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Their supremacy in the sport was fueled, in part, by the fact that they were looked after exceptionally well by the state.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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This dual system significantly reduces inaccuracies and upholds the agency’s reputation for reliability.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsonite 2-piece Set Samsonite’s reputation for durable, high-quality luggage shines through with this two-piece set.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Superiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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