5
famed
5
incomparable
5
major(adjective, great, heavy)
5
superb
5
unparalleled(adjective, excellent, superior, outstanding, select)
4
eminent(adjective, famous, renowned, meritable, noted)
4
exalted
4
first-rate
4
greatest
4
high
4
most importantly
4
over
4
ranking
4
superlative(adjective, unparalleled, prizewinning, out-of-this-world)
4
unexcelled(adjective, unparalleled, prizewinning, out-of-this-world)
4
unsurpassed
3
acclaimed
3
august
3
conspicuous
3
essential
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