SUPERIORITY Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

superiority

noun

su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē

Definition of superiority

as in arrogance

an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair

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as in excellence

exceptionally high quality the superiority of tree-ripened mangoes might make you want to spend the rest of your life in a tropical climate

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as in dominance

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the superiority of the nation in military might

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Recent Examples of superiority Although these submarines represent some of the fastest ever constructed, modern naval warfare has shown that speed alone does not guarantee superiority. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Episkopos noted that Kyiv has increasingly used unconventional tactics to offset Russia's superiority in conventional manpower and firepower. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 However, the article argues Google's services are popular due to their superiority, and forcing Google to promote inferior third-party options would be anti-consumer and self-harming. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 These were annual occurrences in California, which left us with an air of geographic superiority. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superiority

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority

Noun

But while that might suggest arrogance, Dawson’s answer to another question reflects humility.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Aemond, too, for that matter, while Daemon’s arrogance continues to get Team Black into all sorts of predicaments.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

University of Michigan Director of Athletics Warde Manuel described the program as the next step in Michigan Athletics' proud tradition of excellence.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Michigan fans will be happy in 2026 if Underwood learns and improves from a predictably uneven freshman season, and if Whittingham brings the maturity and excellence that has marked his coaching career.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.

— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024

Definition of excellency

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Pixel is where Google introduced, promoted, and established its supremacy in mobile artificial intelligence, first supported by cloud computing and later bringing more functionality to be processed locally.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, could help the Nuggets challenge the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder for Western Conference supremacy next season.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026