reign supreme

phrase

: to be the best
As a director, he still reigns supreme.

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Back in the twentieth century, when this corporate leviathan reigned supreme, size was a proxy for power. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Stories told through color Whites and neutrals reigned supreme in the star's Odyssey press tour wardrobe. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Matching Furniture Sets Speaking of furniture pieces, be sure the matching dining room furniture set once reigned supreme but is now seen as majorly old. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 Naturally, English country design reigns supreme throughout the property. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reign supreme

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“Reign supreme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reign%20supreme. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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