par·a·mount
ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt 
ˈpa-rə-
: superior to all others : supreme
a matter of paramount importance
Unemployment was the paramount issue in the election.
: a supreme ruler
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Examples of paramount in a Sentence
Adjective
the paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy
maintaining the secrecy of the agreement is of paramount importance
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
While there’s still hope efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and address other climate-warming factors will start turning things around, the need to adapt is paramount.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Pugh believes more support for students with behavioral problems is paramount for reducing needless stress for teachers and actually improving the problematic behaviors—and her district could be somewhat of a model for improvements other districts could make.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
If general computing power and gaming are paramount, the Google Pixel 8a is the better choice.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
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Adjective
With Horn dealing with annual injuries, the depth of the cornerback group is paramount.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
While there’s still hope efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and address other climate-warming factors will start turning things around, the need to adapt is paramount.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Pugh believes more support for students with behavioral problems is paramount for reducing needless stress for teachers and actually improving the problematic behaviors—and her district could be somewhat of a model for improvements other districts could make.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
If general computing power and gaming are paramount, the Google Pixel 8a is the better choice.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
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“Paramount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paramount. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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Paramount
geographical name
Par·a·mount
ˈper-ə-ˌmau̇nt
ˈpa-rə-
city in southwestern California north of Long Beach population 54,098
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