preeminency
State of dominance
Preeminency is the state of being preeminent—surpassing all others in excellence, importance, or achievement.
The word is an older variant of preeminence, now rarely used: The preeminency of British naval power lasted centuries.
Both forms describe supreme rank or distinction in a field.
Highest rank or power
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- predominanceSuperior influence or control
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
dominion · paramountcy · primacy · control · command · authority · mastery · rule
Reputation commanding admiration
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- famePublic recognition, widespread
status · stature · honor · recognition · repute · standing · credibility · distinction
Notable difference or honor
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- prowessOutstanding skill or valor
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
mastery · expertise · proficiency · artistry · finesse · talent · giftedness · acumen
Informal power or punch
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- swayRock back and forth
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
power · weight · pull · reach · standing · effectiveness · persuasion · guidance
Chief authority position
- captaincyLeader's rank or tenure
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
- governanceHow authority is exercised
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
directorship · chieftainship · command · helm · foremanship · premiership · chairmanship · superintendence
supremacy
Highest rank or power
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- hegemonyDominant group's control
- predominanceSuperior influence or control
sovereignty · dominion · paramountcy · primacy · control · command · authority · mastery · rule · governance
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
fame · status · stature · honor · recognition · repute · standing · credibility · distinction · respectability
distinction
Notable difference or honor
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- prowessOutstanding skill or valor
genius · mastery · expertise · proficiency · artistry · finesse · talent · giftedness · acumen · craftsmanship
clout
Informal power or punch
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- swayRock back and forth
- impactForceful contact or consequence
authority · power · weight · pull · reach · standing · effectiveness · persuasion · guidance · direction
headship
Chief authority position
- captaincyLeader's rank or tenure
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
- governanceHow authority is exercised
oversight · directorship · chieftainship · command · helm · foremanship · premiership · chairmanship · superintendence · guidance
preeminencysubordination
Lower position in hierarchy
inferiority · subservience · lowliness · subjection · minority
preeminencyobscurity
State of being unknown
mediocrity · insignificance · ordinariness · commonness · anonymity