preeminently
Most notably so
Preeminently means above all others in importance, excellence, or degree.
It emphasizes that something stands out as the foremost example: She was preeminently qualified for the position.
The word often introduces the most significant item in a list or singles out what matters most: He was preeminently a man of action.
Highest in authority
- paramountOf supreme significance
- unrivaledHaving no equal
- peerlessHaving no equal
- unparalleledHaving no equivalent
transcendent · unsurpassed · matchless · incomparable · sovereign · dominant · ascendant · commanding
In the first place
- chieflyAbove all else
- principallyMostly or primarily
- mainlyFor the most part
- predominantlyMostly, above all else
fundamentally · essentially · above all · first and foremost · centrally · firstly · largely · mostly
Widely admired for achievements
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
esteemed · notable · legendary · iconic · venerated · reputable · respected · prestigious
supreme
Highest in authority
unparalleled · transcendent · unsurpassed · matchless · incomparable · sovereign · dominant · ascendant · commanding · foremost
primarily
In the first place
- chieflyAbove all else
- principallyMostly or primarily
- mainlyFor the most part
predominantly · fundamentally · essentially · above all · first and foremost · centrally · firstly · largely · mostly · basically
illustrious
Widely admired for achievements
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
acclaimed · esteemed · notable · legendary · iconic · venerated · reputable · respected · prestigious · exalted
preeminentlyinferiorly
Toward a lower position
subordinately · minimally · negligibly · insignificantly · lastly
preeminentlyordinarily
In the usual manner
unremarkably · obscurely · inconspicuously · averagely · secondarily