/ˈpærəmaʊnt/
para·mount
BrE /ˈpærəmaʊnt/
NAmE /ˈpærəmaʊnt/
more important than anything else
This matter is of paramount importance.
Safety is paramount.
vital
Saying that something is necessary
It is vital that journalists can verify the accuracy of their reports.
Journalists play a vital / crucial role in educating the public.
Public trust is a crucial issue for all news organizations.
The ability to write well is essential for any journalist.
The Internet has become an indispensable tool for reporters.
In journalism, accuracy is paramount /…is of paramount importance.
It is imperative that journalists maintain the highest possible standards of reporting.
➡ synonyms at essential ➡ language bank at emphasis, impersonal
(formal)
having the highest position or the greatest power
China’s paramount leader
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para·mount·cy
BrE /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/
NAmE /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/
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