Both Uses of

preeminent
in
The Iliad by Homer (translated by: Lang, Leaf, & Myers)

And thirdly the old man say Aias, and asked: "Who then is this other Achaian warrior, goodly and great, preeminent among the Archives by the measure of his head and broad shoulders?"†
Book 3 *

preeminent = outstanding or surpassing others in status, ability, or possession of a notable characteristic

Not thus was Tydeus wont to shrink, but rather to fight his enemies far in front of his dear comrades, as they say that beheld him at the task; for never did I meet him nor behold him, but men say that he was preeminent amid all.†
Book 4