supremacy
noun
su·prem·a·cy sə-ˈpre-mə-sē 
sü-,
also -ˈprē-
plural supremacies
: the quality or state of being supreme
also : supreme authority or power
Synonyms
- ascendance
- ascendence
- ascendancy
- ascendency
- dominance
- domination
- dominion
- hegemony
- imperium
- predominance
- predominancy
- preeminence
- reign
- sovereignty
- sovranty
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Example Sentences
the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price
Recent Examples on the Web Defenders of white supremacy have often exploited these uncomfortable truths. 
Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 Du Bois grew obsessed with attempting to comprehend the moral failure behind the rise of white supremacy. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The dollar is having a once-in-a-generation surge of supremacy over the world. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Redemptionists are advocates of white supremacy, irrespective of race, class, gender, sexuality. Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 Dan Lanning helped Kirby Smart build Georgia into a juggernaut and those Bulldogs displayed their supremacy while delivering Lanning his first loss as a head coach. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 The Utes reinforce their conference supremacy with a resounding victory at the Rose Bowl, effectively eliminating the Bruins from the Pac-12 race by early October. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 By dominating space, its leaders hope to hasten that decline and inaugurate a new era of Chinese geostrategic supremacy. Marco Rubio, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 But the long strategy played into the hands of massive resistance and white supremacy. John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 See More
Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 Du Bois grew obsessed with attempting to comprehend the moral failure behind the rise of white supremacy. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The dollar is having a once-in-a-generation surge of supremacy over the world. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Redemptionists are advocates of white supremacy, irrespective of race, class, gender, sexuality. Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 Dan Lanning helped Kirby Smart build Georgia into a juggernaut and those Bulldogs displayed their supremacy while delivering Lanning his first loss as a head coach. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 The Utes reinforce their conference supremacy with a resounding victory at the Rose Bowl, effectively eliminating the Bruins from the Pac-12 race by early October. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 By dominating space, its leaders hope to hasten that decline and inaugurate a new era of Chinese geostrategic supremacy. Marco Rubio, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 But the long strategy played into the hands of massive resistance and white supremacy. John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
supreme + -acy (as in primacy)
First Known Use
1537, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing supremacy
Kids Definition
supremacy
noun
su·prem·a·cy su̇-ˈpre-mə-sē
plural supremacies
: the highest rank, power, or authority
supremacy
noun
1
as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dominance
- domination
- dominion
- sovereignty
- hegemony
- reign
- superiority
- ascendancy
- predominance
- jurisdiction
- preeminence
- ascendance
- imperium
- ascendency
- primacy
- ascendence
- control
- predominancy
- lordship
- sovranty
- takeover
- privilege
- authority
- importance
- management
- mastery
- scepter
- grip
- prerogative
- sway
- eminence
- command
- clutch
- arm
- clout
- right
- might
- direction
- choke hold
- hold
- pull
- moment
- weight
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weakness
- helplessness
- powerlessness
- impotence
- impotency
2
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price Synonyms & Similar Words
- excellence
- excellency
- superiority
- greatness
- preeminence
- perfection
- importance
- primeness
- choiceness
- first-rateness
- distinction
- superbness
- flawlessness
- perfectness
- faultlessness
- impeccability
- goodness
- value
- notability
- worth
- consequence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inferiority
- mediocrity
- badness
- worthlessness
- ordinariness
- crumminess
- averageness
3
as in superiority
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance England's maritime supremacy in the 18th century Synonyms & Similar Words
- dominance
- superiority
- primacy
- distinction
- domination
- reputation
- paramountcy
- transcendence
- repute
- preeminence
- eminence
- influence
- renown
- prepotency
- preponderance
- noteworthiness
- preponderancy
- prestigiousness
- fame
- glory
- ascendancy
- power
- dominion
- greatness
- celebrity
- prestige
- stardom
- honor
- superstardom
- ascendance
- illustriousness
- nobleness
- notoriety
- ascendency
- authority
- famousness
- kudos
- ascendence
- megastardom
- infamy
- notableness
- weight
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inferiority
- insignificance
- mediocrity
- obscurity
- obscureness