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having the utmost importance or highest significance
- In emergency situations, the safety of the passengers is paramount.
- The health and well-being of employees are paramount to the success of any organization.
- In a democratic society, protecting freedom of speech is paramount.
- The CEO stressed that customer satisfaction is paramount to the company's reputation.
- In education, providing a quality learning experience for students is paramount.
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holding a dominant rank, authority, or influence in a particular system or hierarchy
- The paramount chief oversees the decisions made by the village leaders.
- As the paramount leader, she made the final call on the company's strategy.
- The paramount role of the president is to lead and represent the country internationally.
- The paramount position in the organization requires years of experience and leadership.
- The paramount law in the country guarantees freedom of speech.