preeminent
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pre·em·i·nent
(prē-ĕm′ə-nənt)adj.
Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at famous.
[Middle English, from Latin praeēminēns, present participle of praeēminēre, to excel : prae-, pre- + ēminēre, to stand out; see eminent.]
pre·em′i·nence n.
pre·em′i·nent·ly adv.
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pre•em•i•nent
or pre-em•i•nent
(priˈɛm ə nənt)adj.
eminent above or before others; superior; outstanding.
[1400–50; late Middle English < Latin praeēminent- (s. of praeēminēns), present participle of praeēminēre to project forward, be prominent. See pre-, eminent]
pre•em′i•nent•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | preeminent - greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; "our greatest statesmen"; "the country's leading poet"; "a preeminent archeologist" superior - of or characteristic of high rank or importance; "a superior ruler" |
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preeminent
or pre-eminentadjective
1. Far beyond what is usual, normal, or customary:
exceptional, extraordinary, magnificent, outstanding, rare, remarkable, singular, towering, uncommon, unusual.
Informal: standout.
Slang: awesome, out of sight.
2. Widely known and esteemed:
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