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    Paramount
    /ˈparəmaʊnt/
    • 1. a city in south-western California, south-east of Los Angeles; population 55,236 (est. 2008).

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARAMOUNT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PARAMOUNT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of paramount in English. paramount. adjective. formal uk / ˈpær.ə.maʊnt / us / ˈper.ə.maʊnt / Add to word list. C2. more important than anything else: There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance. Synonyms. overriding.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › paramountParamount Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 3, 2012 · The meaning of PARAMOUNT is superior to all others : supreme. How to use paramount in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Paramount.

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    Paramount definition: chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent. See examples of PARAMOUNT used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARAMOUNT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent. a point of paramount significance. 2. above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction. noun. 3. a supreme ruler; overlord. SYNONYMS 1.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › paramountParamount - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of paramount. adjective. more important than anything else; supreme. adjective. having superior power or influence. synonyms: overriding, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating, prepotent. dominant. exercising influence or control. Pronunciation. US. /ˌpɛrəˈmaʊnt/ UK. /ˈpærəmaʊnt/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionparamount adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of paramount adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › paramountParamount - definition of paramount by The Free Dictionary

    1. Of chief concern or importance: "My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union" (Abraham Lincoln). 2. Highest in rank, power, or authority: the paramount leader of the nation. n. One that has the highest rank, power, or authority.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPARAMOUNT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    more important than anything else: Safety, of course, is paramount. Communication is of paramount importance. (Definition of paramount from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPARAMOUNT definition in American English | Collins English...

    1. chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent. a point of paramount significance. 2. above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction. noun. 3. a supreme ruler; overlord. SYNONYMS 1.

  11. www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com › dictionary › paramountParamount | Definition of paramount by Merriam-Webster

    Define paramount: very important : of highest rank or importance—usage, synonyms, more.