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How to pronounce paramount in English?

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Synonyms overriding, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating

Examples of paramount

paramount
Paramount, the studio releasing Star Trek next May, was a no-show in the panels.
From the time.com
The financial pressures, always paramount within BP, might be greater than ever.
From the heraldtribune.com
We can reassure all our visitors that the safety and peace of mind is paramount.
From the telegraph.co.uk
I'm glad the lads came out in support because that sort of backing is paramount.
From the express.co.uk
Understanding legal terms used in any document is paramount, Mr. Schindler said.
From the toledoblade.com
As in much of life, timing and location are paramount to turkey hunting success.
From the jsonline.com
Not by way of laziness, mind you, but because I believe perfection is paramount.
From the theatlantic.com
That sort of thing happens a lot at playoff time, when fresh legs are paramount.
From the newsday.com
Making the correct diagnosis is paramount to a successful outcome after surgery.
From the orlandosentinel.com
More examples
  • Overriding: having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
  • Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. According to the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 55,266. Paramount is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. ...
  • The Paramount, or 680 Mission Street at Third is a 40-story rental-apartment tower that is located in South of Market just outside of the Financial District on Mission Street in San Francisco.
  • (The Paramounts) The Paramounts were an English beat group, based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. They had one hit single with their cover version of "Poison Ivy", which reached #35 on the UK Singles Chart in 1964, but are primarily known as the fore-runner to Procol Harum.
  • Supreme; highest
  • Ranking higher than any other, as in power or importance.