How to Use premium in a Sentence

premium

1 of 2 noun
  • Health insurance premiums went up again this year.
  • The monthly premium for your health insurance is deducted from your paycheck.
  • Many customers are willing to pay a premium for organic vegetables.
  • The offer applies to standard suite styles and varies for the themed and premium suites.
    Gabe Hauari, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The shrimp come at a premium and can be added to any plate or bowl for an extra $1.50, the restaurant said.
    Tanasia Kenney, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The Standard plan lets users stream in more than one place at a time, but that comes at a premium of more than 50%.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • This is a place for premium elbows-on-the-table, spice-on-the-cheeks dining.
    Laura Lai Coughlin, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Moreover, the premium cablers had already locked up the best of the new titles in long-term deals.
    Peter Biskind, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Prices for the basic and premium plans in France and the U.K. are also increasing.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • But factor in the leverage, and the premium looks a lot less imposing.
    Matt Schifrin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • For the first time in years, WWE will host a premium live event in Indianapolis.
    The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2023
  • Paul not only is a premium passer but is brilliant off the pick-and-roll.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
  • The process also gives these coolers a smooth, premium look and finish.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
  • After depth came at a premium last season, this is a good problem to have.
    The Courier-Journal, 2 June 2023
  • For those who can’t afford higher premiums, what to do?
    Brianna Sacks, Anchorage Daily News, 7 June 2023
  • However, users will need the premium package to live-stream new episodes of Survivor.
    Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 24 May 2023
  • Most rental car companies will charge a premium for drivers under the age of 25.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Compared to other premium paints where there are thousands of options to choose from, the Rust-Oleum paint only has 14.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2023
  • The highest bidder pays a premium and any transfer fees.
    Jeastman, oregonlive, 17 Aug. 2023
  • All four rate plans charge a premium for electricity used during the peak hours of 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The regular premium plan (without ads) is the usual price ($15.99).
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Traders can collect what's known as an options premium in exchange for selling the bets.
    WSJ, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Taking into account its size, price and premium features, few space heaters offer the value of the Dreo Atom 316.
    Jon Bitner, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023
  • This premium Vornado did a stellar job with our tip test, shutting off right away when tipped over.
    Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
  • The company is also offering up to $600 in premium drinks per cabin, depending on the length of the cruise and type of stateroom booked.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2024
  • What kinds of food got more expensive Fresh vegetables are starting to come at a premium.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
  • For these former students, the college wage premium had turned upside down.
    Paul Tough, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Keep an eye out for our special section on the greatest Hollywood books of all time, online April 8 and in a premium print edition April 14.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
  • This new wave could help not only establish a premium for Asian foods, but also evolve how they are perceived.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This doesn’t mean the Tab Mini C’s color is useless or not worth the premium over a similar monochrome ebook reader.
    PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2023
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premium

2 of 2 adjective
  • That’s why, in part, many premium wines increased their prices last year.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Up for grabs was the bulwark of an acre of premium outdoor grow, over a hundred pounds for sale, so long as Shawn had the money.
    Wesley Parnell, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The restaurant also offers house wines on tap and by the glass, as well as domestic and premium beers.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2023
  • Cons Hard to find in stores, more premium offerings are on the expensive side.
    Kurt Spurlock, menshealth.com, 9 June 2023
  • There are three rows of premium economy and the rest is set up for nine-across economy seating (3x3x3).
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Abeles and Woods described it as a premium active lifestyle brand.
    Doug Ferguson, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Here it’s made with the complex super premium gin Monkey 47.
    Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Your eyes might bounce from the towering shelves of bourbon behind the bar to the premium bottles behind glass to the luxury-style leather seats.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Guyton played right tackle for the Sooners, but has the prototypical size and premium athletic traits to switch to the left side in the pros.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The opportunity to see this movie in that theater is well worth the premium price of admission.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Looking for even more premium foods delivered right to your door?
    Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2023
  • They are packed with collagen to fight wrinkles and premium pearl extract to keep your skin youthful.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
  • There’s also a distinct lack of plastic on the bike, a trait shared by the equally premium Super Meteor 650.
    Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Every plan includes a vase but the Seasonal and Luxe plans come at a higher price tag given the more premium florals.
    Eva Bleyer and Michelle Manetti, goodhousekeeping.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Both bundles come with premium XLR cables to complete the setup.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The salon has also broadened its suite of premium client services.
    Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2023
  • These sleek shoes can dress up any outfit thanks to premium leather fabric on the exterior.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
  • As such, this deal positions Prime Video in France as a home for premium content for wide audiences.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Aug. 2023
  • In our experience, that means the Fold should be plenty fast for daily use, if not quite as speedy as some other premium phones.
    Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 10 May 2023
  • Someone who prefers swimwear made from more premium fabrics.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
  • The airline provides free Wi-Fi, live TV, and premium snacks to passengers in the economy cabin.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Last week, a US federal appeals court reinstated a ban on some of the more premium versions of the Apple Watch.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Texas has the highest number of licensed hunters in the U.S. and premium outdoor gear brands are responding by opening stores in Dallas.
    Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2023
  • That last feature was only on the premium S8 Pro Ultra model until now and helps prevent the mop from getting smelly.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 June 2023
  • This premium Britax travel system earned the top spot on our list with its durable, strong feel and overall user-friendliness.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Fifteen years after its premiere it was revived as a standalone movie on the premium cabler.
    Barry Garron, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The premium nylon material is water-resistant and quite durable, and because it’s padded all the way through, the laptop survived the fall test.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The review found that Swiss Miss milk chocolate flavor hot cocoa mix and Ghirardelli premium hot cocoa mix were safer to drink than the others.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Meta itself has also tried to sell a premium VR headset with the Quest Pro, which originally retailed for $1,499.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 16 June 2023
  • But some premium credit cards will also grant you access.
    Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2023

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