superiority complex
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of superiority complex
First recorded in 1920–25
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Two years ago, Meloni traveled to Naples for the inauguration of a new sports complex in a formerly crime-ridden area.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
The Beverly Hills mansion features a wide range of custom amenities, including an indoor sports complex, complete with basketball and pickleball courts, a fully equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, and a bar.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
However, Alianza Lima later published a statement, also on X, that said: "According to the preliminary information available, the incident is not related to the collapse of walls or structural facilities of the sports complex".
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The vast sports complex is one of the few shelters able to take in people with disabilities, despite being poorly adapted to their needs.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
But next to the sports complex, set slightly apart, as if to show off that it was there in the first place, was the hockey rink.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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