supremo

noun

su·​pre·​mo sə-ˈprē-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce supremo (audio)
sü-
plural supremos
Synonyms of supremonext
chiefly British
: one who is highest in rank or authority

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In my experience, when a spreadsheet supremo turns healthcare evangelist, there’s usually a compelling backstory. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 The 94-year-old F1 supremo has hinted at the reason that likely paved the way to Horner's abrupt Red Bull exit on Wednesday. — Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 One of Horner’s old Highland Terriers was called Flavio, the other being Bernie, after former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 July 2025 Discovered at just 12 years old and hand-picked by Mercedes-AMG F1 supremo Toto Wolff to replace Lewis Hamilton only five years later, Antonelli’s life hasn’t exactly been average. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for supremo

Word History

Etymology

Spanish & Italian, from supremo, adjective, supreme, from Latin supremus

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supremo was in 1958

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