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Paramount as an Adjective
Definitions of "Paramount" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Paramount" as an adjective (21 Words)
Usage Examples of "Paramount" as an adjective
Associations of "Paramount" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Paramount” are: overriding, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating, most important, of greatest importance, of prime importance, of supreme importance, unequalled, without equal, unparalleled, without parallel, matchless, unmatched, peerless, unsurpassed, unbeaten, unexcelled, incomparable, inimitable

Paramount as an Adjective

Definitions of "Paramount" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “paramount” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

More important than anything else; supreme.
Having supreme power.
Having superior power and influence.

Synonyms of "Paramount" as an adjective (21 Words)

incomparable	Without an equal in quality or extent; matchless. Censorship still exists but now it s incomparable* with what it was.*
inimitable	So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique. An inimitable* style.*
matchless	Eminent beyond or above comparison. The Parthenon has a matchless* beauty.*
most important	Quantifier meaning the greatest in number.
of greatest importance	Very good.
of prime importance	First in rank or degree.
of supreme importance	Greatest or maximal in degree; extreme.
overriding	Having superior power and influence. Oceanic lithosphere beneath an overriding* continental plate.*
peerless	Unequalled; unrivalled. A peerless* scholar.*
predominant	Having or exerting control or power. The predominant* colour was white.*
predominate	Having superior power and influence.
preponderant	Having superior power and influence. The preponderant* influence of the US within the alliance.*
preponderating	Having superior power and influence.
unbeaten	Not conquered. They were the only side to remain unbeaten.
unequalled	Superior to all others in performance or extent. A range of facilities unequalled* in London.*
unexcelled	Not capable of being improved on. His unexcelled* capacity for hard work.*
unmatched	Of the remaining member of a pair. Infamy unmatched* in the Western world.*
unparalleled	Having no parallel or equal; exceptional. Unparalleled athletic ability.
unsurpassed	Not capable of being improved on. The quality of workmanship is unsurpassed.
without equal	Having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.
without parallel	Being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting.

Usage Examples of "Paramount" as an adjective

The interests of the child are of paramount importance.
A paramount chief.

Associations of "Paramount" (30 Words)

basic	A popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner’s all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use. If your date orders vegetable tempura you know she is totally basic.
best	The supreme effort one can make. It s best* if we both go.*
chief	Having or denoting the highest rank. The chief* of police.*
commanding	(in military contexts) having a position of authority. A commanding* officer.*
directive	An official or authoritative instruction. A new EC directive.
dominant	A dominant trait or gene. The mutant allele is dominant* to the wild type.*
forefront	The leading or most important position or place. The issue has moved to the forefront* of the political agenda.*
foremost	Before anything else in rank, importance, or position; in the first place. It was foremost* the first unequivocal demonstration of the process.*
guiding	Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on. A guiding* principle.*
headmaster	Presiding officer of a school.
interlinear	(of a book) having the same text in different languages printed on alternate lines. A Greek English interlinear* New Testament.*
leading	Having the leading position or higher score in a contest. The country s leading* poet.*
main	Most important element. By main* strength.*
major	Of a key based on a major scale tending to produce a bright or joyful effect. The majors have swept up the smaller independent companies in licensing deals.
optimum	The most favourable situation or level for growth, reproduction, or success. The plant grows within a range of 68 and 78 F the optimum* being 74.*
overlord	A person of great power or authority. The Jews rebelled against their Roman overlords.
predominant	Most frequent or common. The predominant* political forces.*
premier	(in Australia and Canada) the chief minister of a government of a state or province. He holds the premier* barony in the UK created in 1269.*
preponderant	Having superior power and influence. The preponderant* influence of the US within the alliance.*
prevailing	Existing at a particular time; current. The prevailing* mood within Whitehall circles.*
prima	Used primarily as eating apples. Prima donna.
primal	Relating to or denoting the needs, fears, or behaviour that are postulated (especially in Freudian theory) to form the origins of emotional life. Primal hunting societies.
primarily	For the most part. This is primarily* a question of economics.*
primary	A primary colour. A primary* teacher.*
prime	Cover with a primer apply a primer to. Diogenes conclusion that air is the prime* matter.*
principal	An actor who plays a principal role. Principals in general practice are self employed and controlled by their practice agreements.
producer	A person, company, or country that makes, grows, or supplies goods or commodities for sale. He remains a prolific producer* of poems and short stories.*
staple	Secure or fasten with a staple or staples. Staple the papers together.
superior	Of high or superior quality or performance. Obeying their superiors orders.
supreme	A dish served in a supreme sauce. He was nerving himself for a supreme* effort.*