number one

variants also No. 1
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Recent Examples of number one Depositors and workers in the companies whose deposits are in that bank need to be job number one. CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023 The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report. Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023 The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opened his state’s legislative session with a clear message: Florida is number one. Isabelle Schmeler, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for number one
Recent Examples of Synonyms for number one
Adjective
  • He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pluto may currently be a dwarf planet on the golf apparel sales leaderboard, but if the brand stays on the current trajectory, the future could be stellar.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • You might be left with tiny scratches that make your once pristine appliances and surfaces look less than stellar.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Today, the city’s main protection against high tides is the MOSE set of flood barriers that rises from the seabed to cut off the lagoon from the Adriatic during exceptionally high tides.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • This means cruise visitors will need to rely on shuttle buses, taxis, or sightseeing tours to reach the city’s main attractions.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Adjective
  • On Copacabana Beach, Lady Gaga put on a sensational show on par with the one Madonna did on the same beach in May 2024.
    Mario Manca, Glamour, 4 May 2025
  • Edwards essentially stole a contest in which the Wolves were largely outplayed with some sensational shot-making at the start of the fourth quarter to get the Wolves back into the game, then with prolific playmaking at the end to win it.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • More lower-income countries are taking a leading role.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 May 2025
  • George Clooney received his first Tony nod for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for Good Night, and Good Luck.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • For all of his flaws during his two years in the top flight, Firpo has been superb in the Championship.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Law exudes dogged intensity and Nicholas Hoult is superb as the charismatic white supremacist leader in a gripping action drama.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
    Naeem Ghauri, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • This return to immigration law-and-order was the foremost promise of his 2024 campaign.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Shortly after a fine break, Journalism had gotten forced toward the rail in the classic Derby crush but was deftly piloted clear by jockey Umberto Rispoli.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Some will talk to their chef and advise against me dining there, and that's fine.
    Miranda Mullings and Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025

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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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