superior
adjective
higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc..
superiors
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pluralof superior.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Several said they had been made to sign contracts that they did not understand, were poorly equipped and found communication with their superiors difficult due to the language barrier.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Flores turned over roughly 90 recordings to his superiors, according to an internal affairs complaint he filed with the department last year, which said he hoped the evidence would be used to discipline those responsible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
They have the authority to approve loans on their own but aren’t able to decline them without authorization from superiors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
First-year mids, Crew said, are actually required to read two news articles daily, and to discuss them with their superiors.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
“You give me the creeps. But if your superiors are willing to fire your ass and give me your position, I’m in. It’s a done deal.”
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
