Synonyms for paramount
ˈpær əˌmaʊnt

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1. overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating(adj)

   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. paramount(adjective)

   Synonyms:
   highest, utmost

2. paramount(adjective)

   Supreme; highest.

   Getting those credit cards paid off is paramount.

   Synonyms:
   highest, utmost

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. paramount

   Synonyms:
   superior, preeminent, chief, principal, supreme

   Antonyms:
   subordinate, minor, inferior, secondary

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1. paramount(a.)

   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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1. Transport Minister Marc Garneau:

   We'll see what comes out of that, and if the social license is not there, then there probably will be an increase in rail transportation, and the important part of that will be to ensure that rail safety is paramount.

2. Gerald Gurney:

   If you look at their basic core principles, it's all about academics, the experience, the integration of academics, and the education of the student is paramount, they seem to talk out of both sides of their mouths.

3. Brand USA:

   We're continuously working to ensure travelers from all over the world get to know the United States and all we have to offer -- everything from our big cities to small town communities and the beautiful great outdoors, national Parks Adventure are paramount in our efforts to promote this diverse offering as they embody that spirit.

4. Lawrence Reicher:

   The United States' paramount interest is preserving our confidential information.

5. Pranab Mukherjee:

   My government attaches paramount importance to safeguard the interest of farmers and families affected by land acquisition.

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