preeminence
noun
the state or character of being preeminent.
pre-eminence
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a variation of
preeminence.
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a word derived from
pre-eminent.
pre-eminentadjectiveextremely eminent or distinguished; outstanding
Example Sentences
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Halstead was disappointed: “The fact of the convention was the defeat of Seward rather than the nomination of Lincoln. It was the triumph of a presumption of availability over pre-eminence in intellect and unrivaled fame.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
These high-profile guests are aimed at maintaining public interest in the flights at a time when private space companies are vying for pre-eminence.
From Barron's ● Dec. 20, 2025
But does City’s pre-eminence mean England’s top division is in danger of becoming a turn-off for billions of fans around the world?
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2024
A cricket nation steeped in the pre-eminence of spin bowling, is finally changing tack.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2023
The three people who between them established both the scientific method itself and the pre-eminence of British science at the end of the seventeenth century were Robert Hooke, Edmond Halley and Isaac Newton.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
