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preeminente

[pre-e-mi-NEN-te]
adjectivepl: preeminentes
preeminent
1. Superior to or notable above all others; standing out prominently; distinguished
She was a preeminent scholar in her field.
Ela era uma estudiosa preeminente em sua área.
2. Having supreme rank, power, or importance
His preeminent position in society gave him great influence.
Sua posição preeminente na sociedade lhe dava grande influência.
Synonyms
eminenteilustrenotáveldestacadosuperiorproeminenteprimacial
Antonyms
inferiorobscuroinsignificantedesconhecidomedíocre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preeminente
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
preeminente
Standard usage; slightly more formal in tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

posição preeminente
lugar preeminente
figura preeminente
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