SUPERIORITIES Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

superiority

noun

su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē

Definition of superiority

as in arrogance

an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair

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as in excellence

exceptionally high quality the superiority of tree-ripened mangoes might make you want to spend the rest of your life in a tropical climate

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as in dominance

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the superiority of the nation in military might

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Recent Examples of superiority These early precedents in fictional brutality also weaken Thomson’s next point, about literature’s superiority. — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Cheap drones and missiles costing tens of thousands of dollars have repeatedly forced defenders to launch interceptors worth hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars, proving that future conflicts may be determined as much by cost-exchange ratios as by technological superiority. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 The Iran war has vindicated China’s national clean energy industrial strategy driving its commanding technological superiority in solar, batteries, wind, electric vehicles and nuclear energy. — Sam Liccardo, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 According to Encyclopedia Britannica, patriotism generally refers to attachment and commitment to one's country and the common good, whereas nationalism is often associated with loyalty to a particular national identity and can include beliefs about superiority or exclusion. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for superiority

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Noun

Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Even casual soccer fans know about Lionel Messi and his dominance (six goals already).

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of dominance

Noun

Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.

— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024

Definition of excellency

Noun

Lawmakers continually warn China’s efforts are threatening to eclipse the United States’ technological supremacy in space.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Long story short, the new Free tent jumps right into the same minimal weight lane as other those other new ultralight freestanding tents, ready to battle it out for backcountry supremacy.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 June 2026