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    par·a·mount
    [ˈperəˌmount]
    adjective
    paramount (adjective)
    1. more important than anything else; supreme:
      "the interests of the child are of paramount importance"
      • having supreme power:
        "a paramount chief"
    Origin
    mid 16th century (in the sense ‘highest in jurisdiction’ in the phrases lord paramount and paramount chief): from Anglo-Norman French paramont, from Old French par ‘by’ + amont ‘above’.
    Par·a·mount
    [ˈperəˌmount]
    definition
    1. a city in southwestern California, southeast of Los Angeles; population 55,236 (est. 2008).
      • a US film production and distribution company established in 1912. A major studio of the silent era, Paramount acted as an outlet for many of the films of Cecil B. de Mille and helped to create stars such as Mary Pickford and Rudolf Valentino.
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    adjective
    1. more important than anything else; supreme:
      uppermost
      supreme
      chief
      overriding
      predominant
      cardinal
      foremost
      first and foremost
      prime
      primary
      principal
      preeminent
      highest
      utmost
      main
      key
      central
      leading
      major
      top
      topmost
      dominant
      number-one
      most important
      of greatest importance
      of prime importance
      of supreme importance
     
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    Paramount means supreme in importance, rank, or jurisdiction. It refers to something that is of chief concern or preeminent. For example, safety is paramount. merriam-webster.com 1 2 3

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    Paramount means "primary, top" or "highest in rank, power, or authority". Find the origin, usage, and examples of paramount and its synonyms in English and Spanish dictionaries.
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    What does Paramount mean?
    Something that is paramount or of paramount importance is more important than anything else. The child's welfare must be seen as paramount. 2 meanings: 1. of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent 2. rare a supreme ruler.... Click for more definitions.

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    What is the difference between Paramount & tantamount?
    , tantamount - Paramount means "primary, top," and tantamount means "equivalent to, same as"; paramount first meant "highest in jurisdiction." See also related terms for highest. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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    What is the difference between preponderant and Paramount?
    The synonyms preponderant and paramount are sometimes interchangeable, but preponderant applies to an element or factor that outweighs all others in influence or effect. These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage.

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    What is a synonym for Paramount?
    Some common synonyms of paramount are dominant, predominant, and preponderant. While all these words mean "superior to all others in influence or importance," paramount implies supremacy in importance, rank, or jurisdiction. When is dominant a more appropriate choice than paramount?

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    What is a paramount object?
    1. Of chief concern or importance: "My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union" (Abraham Lincoln). 2. Highest in rank, power, or authority: the paramount leader of the nation. n. One that has the highest rank, power, or authority.

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    Why is paramount so important?
    To the President, protecting our nation's security is of paramount importance — it's at the very top of his to-do list. Paramount goes way beyond "important." It's absolutely critical. Something that is of paramount importance has a great urgency to it.

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