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Paramount

/pˈɛrəˌmaʊnt/
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(adj) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.

It is paramount to all the others.
The idea is of paramount importance.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The safety of the passengers is ____ and must never be compromised under any circumstances.

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