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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Adjective
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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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
That was paramount to everyone, from our director to Universal.
—Rachel Winter, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
Age 10 Los Angeles, CA One thing that hasn’t changed since the glory days of Bath & Body Works in the 1990s is that for tweens, fragrance is paramount.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 June 2024
In professions where human interaction is paramount, such as healthcare and counseling, the importance of interpersonal skills cannot be overstated.
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Adjective
The staff with which the Lakers surround the inexperienced Redick will be paramount; however, having a top-notch support staff doesn't guarantee success.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
That was paramount to everyone, from our director to Universal.
—Rachel Winter, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
Age 10 Los Angeles, CA One thing that hasn’t changed since the glory days of Bath & Body Works in the 1990s is that for tweens, fragrance is paramount.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 June 2024
In professions where human interaction is paramount, such as healthcare and counseling, the importance of interpersonal skills cannot be overstated.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 June 2024
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“Paramount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paramount. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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