15
quintessential(adjective, top, excellent, superior, superb)
15
zenith(adjective, top, excellent, superior, superb)
14
common(adjective, usual, average, universal, general)
14
powerful(adjective, strong, superior, energetic, violent)
13
preponderant(adjective, free, top, authority, extraordinary)
12
outstanding(adjective, excellent, extraordinary, superior, unusual)
12
prime(adjective, quality, top, excellent, superior)
11
authoritative(adjective, strong, authority, superior, energetic)
10
elite(adjective, top, excellent, superior, superb)
10
governing(adjective, strong, superior, important, powerful)
10
regnant(adjective, free, top, influence, superior)
9
all-conquering
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cardinal(adjective, quality, top, superior, important)
9
preeminent(adjective, bad, great, excellent, extraordinary)
8
overbearing(adjective, free, top, superior, prime)
8
pre-eminent(adjective, sovereign, realizing, monarchal)
8
reigning(adjective, superior, chief, over, independent)
8
significant(adjective, important, rank, post, status)
7
arch(adjective, important, rank, head, post)
7
capital(adjective, quality, bad, great, top)
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