paramount
1 of 2adjective
paramount
2 of 2noun
Synonyms
Adjective
- arch
- big
- capital
- cardinal
- central
- chief
- dominant
- first
- foremost
- grand
- great
- greatest
- highest
- key
- leading
- main
- master
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- overbearing
- overmastering
- overriding
- predominant
- preeminent
- premier
- primal
- primary
- principal
- prior
- sovereign
- sovran
- supreme
Example Sentences
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 But in this case theory is paramount, because science is staunchly against pre-exhaustion training for all of the wrong reasons. Men's Health, 12 Sep. 2022 For Nicotero, who worked with Lincoln from the very beginning of the original series, the importance of bringing the actor and character back to the franchise — and vice versa — is paramount, especially as the show that started it all says goodbye. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Preventing the crabs from reproducing in Hood Canal is paramount, Grason said, because currents here could pen in larvae. Evan Bush, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Finding balance between family, work and school commitments are paramount. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 Sep. 2022 In terms of physical traits, size and speed were paramount. Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 In this almost-post-Covid era, cleanliness is important, and measures to keep areas sanitized were paramount. Marc Bona, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Your and your baby’s emotional and physical health and safety is paramount. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Adjective and Noun
Anglo-French paramont, from par by (from Latin per) + amunt above, from a to (from Latin ad) + munt mountain — more at for, at, mount
Adjective
1530, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1616, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
paramount
adjective
Geographical Definition
Paramount
geographical name
paramount 1 of 2
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- main
- foremost
- greatest
- highest
- primary
- predominant
- dominant
- key
- supreme
- leading
- first
- big
- chief
- central
- principal
- overriding
- great
- cardinal
- master
- preeminent
- premier
- prior
- sovereign
- important
- capital
- overbearing
- number one
- primal
- distinguished
- top
- outstanding
- overmastering
- major
- numero uno
- arch
- grand
- sovran
- eminent
- superior
- noteworthy
- notable
- senior
- signal
- stellar
- No. 1
- prestigious
- illustrious
- unparalleled
- star
- incomparable
- influential
- momentous
- unsurpassed
- matchless
- significant
- noble
- mighty
- renowned
- celebrated
- unequalled
- famous
- unequaled
- famed
- high-level
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- least
- last
- unimportant
- negligible
- secondary
- trivial
- minor
- subordinate
- insignificant
- slight
- inferior
- inconsequential
- collateral
- inconsiderable
- trifling
- subsidiary
Synonyms & Similar Words
- utmost
- most
- ultimate
- maximum
- supreme
- uttermost
- last
- max
- consummate
- outside
- largest
- top
- unparalleled
- unrivaled
- nth
- biggest
- unsurpassed
- unequaled
- unmatched
- uppermost
- unequalled
- unrivalled
- upmost
- topmost
- hugest
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- least
- minimal
- minimum
- slightest
- smallest
- lowest
- minutest
- tiniest
- littlest
- fewest
paramount
2 of 2noun
Synonyms & Similar Words
- chief
- overlord
- totalitarian
- potentate
- monocrat
- autocrat
- king
- pharaoh
- overlord
- authoritarian
- sovereign
- leader
- boss
- Big Brother
- master
- warlord
- caudillo
- tyrant
- ruler
- dictator
- autarch
- führer
- oppressor
- prince
- dominator
- czar
- kingpin
- queen
- lord
- caesar
- despot
- baron
- tyrannizer
- mogul
- captain
- monarch
- strongman
- magnate
- fuehrer
- disciplinarian
- enforcer
- tycoon
- sovran
- taskmaster
- tsar
- martinet
- discipliner
- tzar
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of paramount are dominant, predominant, and preponderant. While all these words mean "superior to all others in influence or importance," paramount implies supremacy in importance, rank, or jurisdiction.
The meanings of dominant and paramount largely overlap; however, dominant applies to something that is uppermost because ruling or controlling.
While in some cases nearly identical to paramount, predominant applies to something that exerts, often temporarily, the most marked influence.
The synonyms preponderant and paramount are sometimes interchangeable, but preponderant applies to an element or factor that outweighs all others in influence or effect.