4
prestigious
4
prior(adjective, past, first, forward, previous)
4
reigning(adjective, main, chief, principal, prevalent)
4
renowned(great, important, famous, outstanding, familiar)
4
triumphant(adjective, successful)
4
weighty
3
affecting(verb, influencing)
3
anteceding(verb, preceding)
3
antedating(verb, preceding)
3
anterior(adjective, head, beginning, prime, past)
3
anticipating(verb, preceding)
3
authorizing(verb, influencing)
3
biasing(verb, influencing)
3
big(adjective, important, famous, familiar, large)
3
boss(adjective, bad, tough, top, perfect)
3
bossing(verb, directing)
3
bridling(verb, controlling)
3
classic
3
conduct
3
directive
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