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paramount

/ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/adjective3 syllables

Paramount means: having superior power and influence.

Synonyms for paramount16

adjective, as in having superior power and influence

overriding, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating, dominant

also used for paramount

utmost, crucial, imperative, big, central, consequential, critical, epochful, essential, extraordinary

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What does paramount mean?1

adjective

1

having superior power and influence“the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Paramount in a sentence

  • The regular upkeep of our servers is paramount to ensuring high uptime.wireman
  • It is paramount that the container be thoroughly inspected.doemaar14
  • Prosecution of war criminals in the genocidal conflict is paramount.Amastan
  • Algeria is of a paramount importance to Africa.Amastan
  • I do not care for lore and plot. Gameplay is paramount.Ooneykcall
  • The paramount question of the day is not political, is not religious, but is economic.shekitten
  • It is paramount to all the others.unknown
  • The idea is of paramount importance.unknown

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