at a premium
idiom
1
: for a high price
Land in the county is selling at a premium.
Rooms with a view are available, but they come at a premium.
2
: difficult to get because there is little available
We bought bunk beds because space in the apartment is at a premium.
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They’ll still be priced at a premium for a while, though.
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PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
While the stock trades at a premium to the index average, the valuation remains moderate given solid revenue growth and strong profitability.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Condos also tend to sell at a premium on a per-square-foot basis, according to Redfin, which means buyers often get less space for the money.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
That means from late July until early September, accommodation in England is at a premium and the roads are likely to be much busier, too.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
While the stock trades at a premium to the index average, the valuation remains moderate given solid revenue growth and strong profitability.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Condos also tend to sell at a premium on a per-square-foot basis, according to Redfin, which means buyers often get less space for the money.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
That means from late July until early September, accommodation in England is at a premium and the roads are likely to be much busier, too.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
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“At a premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20premium. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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