supreme

adjective

sə-ˈprēm How to pronounce supreme (audio)
Definition of supremenext
1
as in chief
highest in rank or authority the supreme commander of the multinational force

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2
as in highest
coming before all others in importance in our house, watching baseball reigns supreme as the activity of choice on summer evenings

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3
as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching

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Recent Examples of supreme Williams’ raw, supreme talent was still there for everyone to see in the third set, so too were the magic moments that called for several more standing ovations. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei was pronounced supreme leader shortly after the missile attack that killed his father. — Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 18 June 2026 But those changes in the supreme law of the land, as well as civil rights legislation passed by Congress, didn’t mean much for millions of Black citizens of the United States. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 This was also the central message of the Declaration of Independence, which Wilson, more than any other Founder, insisted was the basis of the American experiment, supreme over even the Constitution. — Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for supreme
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supreme
  1. chief
  2. main
  3. maximum
  4. commanding
  5. primary
  6. utmost
  7. foremost
  8. predominant
Adjective
  • Jim Campbell, chief legal counsel for ADF, pointed to Cross’s alleged experience as one of the human costs behind the legal fight.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Haley enlisted in the Coast Guard at 17 and retired as its chief journalist in 1959.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of chief
Adjective
  • Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of main
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  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The storm had maximum sustained winds over 180 mph, with winds expected to exceed 150 mph on Rota, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • And beyond all the light and magic of their goals, this was just a very commanding team performance.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The venue falls within the NYPD's Patrol Borough Manhattan South, whose commanding officer was reassigned last week amid an internal affairs corruption probe.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of commanding
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  • The former second-round pick is suddenly one of the Lakers’ primary summer league players and hopes to use the experience as an important stepping stone, building up his game while also establishing a leadership voice.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of primary
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  • How To Store English Cucumbers Treat all of your produce in a way that lasts for as long as possible at utmost taste and freshness.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • According to reports, he is shadowed by security at all times, and his privacy is of the utmost concern.
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of utmost
Adjective
  • The day’s matches started off with a thrilling contest between Norway and the Ivory Coast, which went all the way down to the final minutes before one of the tournament’s foremost stars scored a crucial goal to send the Norwegians through.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
    — Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of foremost
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  • The name of the predominant flavor must appear as part of the product name.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Matthew Harmon of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, representing law enforcement, the predominant users of ALPRs in the area.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of predominant

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“Supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supreme. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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