4
critical(adjective, great, big, important, substantial)
4
crowning(adjective, top, excellent, fine, superior)
4
dealer
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employer(noun, superior, judge, boss, leader)
4
foreman(noun, control, manage, boss, leader)
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gaffer
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genius
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headliner
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iconic(adjective, most important)
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leading lady
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maximum(adjective, top, excellent, fine, superior)
4
most importantly
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noteworthy(adjective, extraordinary, unusual, important, wonderful)
4
overruling(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
4
overseer(noun, head, boss, leader, chief)
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predominate(adjective, free, top, superior, prime)
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preponderant(adjective, free, top, extraordinary, superior)
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prima donna(expression, lead, heavy, worthy)
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proprietor(noun, master)
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rector(noun, person, one)
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