1
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the supreme commander of the multinational force
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in highest
coming before all others in importance
in our house, watching baseball reigns supreme as the activity of choice on summer evenings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of supreme
Another Dyson vacuum for people with pets, this one stands out thanks to its supreme suction power.
—
Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Iran’s supreme leader has still vowed to further retaliate against Israel, part of a back-and-forth since April that has drawn in the U.S. to help defend Israel against Iranian missiles.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
But while most Iranians would welcome that, their 85-year-old supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, would never countenance it.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The supreme leader’s death will expedite Iran’s radicalization.
—Saeid Golkar, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for supreme 
Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Iran’s supreme leader has still vowed to further retaliate against Israel, part of a back-and-forth since April that has drawn in the U.S. to help defend Israel against Iranian missiles.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
But while most Iranians would welcome that, their 85-year-old supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, would never countenance it.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The supreme leader’s death will expedite Iran’s radicalization.
—Saeid Golkar, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for supreme
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
Adjective
-
Along with Leaf, former special envoy for Syria Daniel Rubinstein and the Biden administration's chief envoy for hostage negotiations, Roger Carstens, joined the meetings with interim leaders and members of civil society.ABBY SEWELL AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Pet supply retailer Petco has seen that growth, said Dr. Whitney Miller, the chain's chief veterinarian.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kim Kardashian takes gift-giving to a whole new level — and Tracy Romulus just got the ultimate birthday surprise.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Some leaders commit the ultimate cultural sin: selective accountability.Marius Ivanauskas, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
As a result, the Eagles possessed the ball for 12:58 of the 15 minutes in the third to take a commanding lead.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Others won’t want to commit to Microsoft Azure as their cloud platform, despite Microsoft’s commanding lead in generative AI.Kathleen Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Fertilizers are made up of three main nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).Charlotte Minnick, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Still, their price is far from their main selling point: The Summits have an easy slip-on design with elastic laces, a breathable memory foam insole, and over 1,700 five-star reviews on Skechers’s site.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
These may sound like obvious points to any semi-experienced chef, but they were relayed to me with the utmost seriousness—and the final result did not disappoint.Thessaly La Force, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Han promised his utmost efforts to ensure stability after Yoon's impeachment.Joyce Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Recovery remains the foremost concern for John Force.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
For Lipman, spending quality time with his grandson is his current primary goal for social fitness.Renée Onque, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
-
Nikki Haley withdraws from the Republican nomination race after Donald Trump racks up primary victories on Super Tuesday.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Hickman currently represents District 4, a conservative-leaning area that spans most of the northwest Valley, including Wickenburg, Surprise and Litchfield Park.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
-
While most incidents have come in New Jersey, other states, including Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, have also reported unusual drone activity to law enforcement.Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near supreme
Cite this Entry
“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share