paramount
ˈpær.ə.maʊnt
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Adjective

1.
importanceof the greatest importance or significance
  • Education is paramount for a successful future.
preeminent supreme
2.
top prioritysupreme or pre-eminent in a particular context
  • Her paramount talent was recognized by everyone.
dominant supreme

Noun

1.
leadershipDatedchief or leader with highest statusDated
  • The paramount of the tribe made an important decision.
chief leader
2.
rulerDatedsupreme ruler or overlordDated
  • The paramount governed the land with wisdom and strength.
overlord sovereign
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Expressions with paramount

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of paramount importanceadj.
more important than anything else in a situation
Safety is of paramount importance in this laboratory.
paramount issuen.
critical concern that takes precedence
Addressing climate change is a paramount issue for the government.
paramount titlen.
superior claim to property ownership
The court recognized her paramount title to the estate.

Origin of paramount

Old French, par (by) + amont (above)

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UPNacr.
acr: United Paramount Network
TV network that aired shows and movies

Examples of paramount in a sentence

  • Customer satisfaction is paramount to our business.
  • His paramount concern was the safety of his family.
  • The paramount issue is the budget deficit.
  • The paramount of the organization addressed the members.
  • As paramount, he held the highest authority in the council.
  • The paramount demanded loyalty from all his subjects.

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  1. French:primordial, chef suprême, ...
  2. German:vorrangig, Häuptling, ...
  3. Italian:fondamentale, capo supremo, ...
  4. Spanish:primordial, líder supremo, ...
  5. Portuguese:primordial, líder supremo, ...
  6. Chinese:至关重要的, 首领, ...
  7. Japanese:最重要の, 首長, ...
  8. Arabic:أَهَمّ, زَعيم, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּעַל חֲשִׁיבוּת עֶלְיוֹנָה, רֹאשׁ הַשֵּׁבֶט, ...
  10. Russian:первостепенный, вождь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:надзвичайно важливий, вождь, ...
  12. Hindi:सर्वोपरि, नेता, ...
Paramount US
ˈpærəmaʊnt

Definition of Paramount - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entertainmentUSAmerican film studio known for producing and distributing moviesUS
  • Paramount released the new adventure movie last weekend.
2.
businessUSAmerican media company that owns television networks and studiosUS
  • Paramount announced a merger discussion with another broadcaster.
3.
geographyRareUScity in Los Angeles County in southern CaliforniaRareUS
  • We drove through Paramount on our way to Long Beach.
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Origin of Paramount

Latin: parāmōnes (foremost) via French

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Examples of Paramount in a sentence

  • The director signed a three-picture deal with Paramount.
  • Paramount revealed its new streaming strategy to investors.
  • Analysts questioned whether Paramount could maintain its subscriber growth.
  • Paramount has a vibrant Latino community and diverse local restaurants.
  • She moved from Paramount to Downey after graduating high school.

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  1. French:Paramount, ...
  2. German:Paramount, Paramount Global, ...
  3. Italian:Paramount, ...
  4. Spanish:Paramount, Paramount Global, ...
  5. Portuguese:Paramount, ...
  6. Chinese:派拉蒙, 派拉蒙公司, ...
  7. Japanese:パラマウント, パラマウント・グローバル, ...
  8. Arabic:بَارَامَاوْنْت, باراماونت, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּרָמוַאונְט, פָּרַאמַאוּנְט, ...
  10. Russian:Парамаунт, медиакомпания Парамаунт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Парамаунт, компанія Парамаунт, ...
  12. Hindi:पैरामाउंट, पैरामाउंट मीडिया कंपनी, ...
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