pre-eminent

British  

/ prɪˈɛmɪnənt /

adjective

1. extremely eminent or distinguished; outstanding

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Other Word Forms

• pre-eminence noun
• pre-eminently adverb

Example Sentences

The next supreme leader will also need to have good relations with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, a prominent cleric in Iraq who after Khamenei’s death is the undisputed, pre-eminent spiritual leader of Shia Muslims across the Middle East, including Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Lebanon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. has $900 billion to spend on defense in 2026, more than enough to preserve its place as the world’s pre-eminent military power—if it is allocated wisely.

From The Wall Street Journal

While his friends were among the era’s pre-eminent leading men, Duvall had significant roles himself, but became best known as a character actor in supportive yet unforgettable performances.

From The Wall Street Journal

So why has Germany, the pre-eminent economic power in Europe, decided it needs to leverage its relatively conservative balance sheet?

From MarketWatch

For decades after the end of the Cold War, the World Economic Forum served as the pre-eminent annual gathering of global business and political elites.

From The Wall Street Journal

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