preeminence

Definitions

The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

A position of commanding importance or eminence.

Examples

The university has long maintained its preeminence in the field of theoretical physics.

The company's preeminence in the global market is a result of decades of relentless innovation.

Synonyms

supremacy dominance superiority prestige distinction ascendancy paramountcy

Antonyms

inferiority subordination insignificance mediocrity obscurity unimportance subservience