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surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence
- The superior craftsmanship of the handmade furniture set it apart from mass-produced alternatives.
- The superior performance of the athlete secured them a place in the finals.
- Her superior knowledge of the subject made her the go-to person for advice.
- The superior durability of the product justified its higher price.
- His superior intellect allowed him to excel in academic pursuits.
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higher in status or rank in comparison with someone or something else
- As the CEO, she held a superior position in the company hierarchy, overseeing all operations and making strategic decisions.
- The superior officer in the military commanded respect and obedience from their subordinates.
- The superior court judge presided over the high-profile case.
- The superior manager oversees multiple departments within the company.
- The superior diplomat represents the country in high-level international negotiations.
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not influenced by something
- She maintained a superior attitude to petty arguments.
- His reason seemed superior to emotional impulses.
- The judge acted with a superior detachment from public opinion.
- The artwork held a superior dignity above trends.
- He considered himself superior to minor inconveniences.
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positioned above and slightly to the side of another character
- In the formula, the exponent is written in a superior position.
- The footnote number appeared superior to the main text.
- In chemical equations, the charge is shown in a superior placement.
- The trademark symbol ™ is printed in a superior position next to the brand name.
- Superscript letters in the citation were formatted as superior characters.
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(of a planet) having an orbit that lies beyond Earth's orbit around the Sun
- Mars is a superior planet compared to Earth.
- The superior planets can be seen at night.
- Jupiter is the largest superior planet in the solar system.
- Venus is not a superior planet because its orbit is inside Earth's orbit.
- Mercury is inferior, while Saturn is superior.
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having a higher rank or level compared to someone else
- The superior manager was responsible for several teams.
- The superior candidate was promoted quickly.
- In a hierarchy, superiors supervise subordinates.
- Training is often provided by superior personnel.
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beyond the influence or control of something
- He considered himself superior to trivial complaints.
- Her reasoning was superior to the emotional arguments.
- The artist felt superior to the critics' remarks.
- They acted superior to the pressures around them.
- His patience was superior to the provocation.