Synonyms for paramount
ˈpær əˌmaʊntpara·mount

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1. paramountadjective

   Synonyms:
   highest, utmost

2. paramountadjective

   Supreme; highest.

   Getting those credit cards paid off is paramount.

   Synonyms:
   highest, utmost

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1. paramount

   Synonyms:
   superior, preeminent, chief, principal, supreme

   Antonyms:
   subordinate, minor, inferior, secondary

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1. overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderatingadjective

   having superior power and influence

   "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"

   Synonyms:
   rife, predominate, dominant, prevailing, predominant, overriding, preponderating, prevalent, preponderant

   Antonyms:
   low-level, subordinate

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1. paramountadjective

   Synonyms:
   supreme, superior, preeminent, principal, chief

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1. List of paraphrases for "paramount":

   primary, utmost, overriding, crucial, vital, supreme, primordial, essential, fundamental, capital, dominant, critical, extreme, overarching, maximum, highest

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How to use paramount in a sentence?

1. Dave Telesco:

   Public safety is paramount to the FWC, and we take this incident and all human-bear conflicts very seriously, we have been and will continue to work with this community and others to reduce human-bear conflicts.

2. Maersk Line spokesman Michael Storgaard:

   Our paramount concern remains the safety of the crew and the safe release of the vessel. We will continue to do everything we can to resolve this matter with the relevant Iranian authorities.

3. Ronda Rousey:

   Can't wait to work with Paramount, the talented Mark Bomback and Mary Parent!

4. New York:

   Public safety is paramount, and I want the people of this state to know that we are working with all local and federal partners, remaining vigilant and taking all necessary measures to keep New Yorkers safe.

5. Silent Sam:

   The safety and security of the campus community and general public who visit the institution remains paramount.