as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely
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Recent Examples of premium
Matthew Gault, Wired News, 14 Aug. 2025
One of the reasons for its premium is the quality of its financials.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
New data shows the country’s premium video-on-demand sector reached $1.1 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025, with subscriber numbers climbing to 24.5 million.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Start your free trial and get access to 5 all-new premium newsletters.
—Matthew Gault, Wired News, 14 Aug. 2025
One of the reasons for its premium is the quality of its financials.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This is not a hospitality or a premium seat, but a standard ticket in Villa’s most famous stand.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
New data shows the country’s premium video-on-demand sector reached $1.1 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025, with subscriber numbers climbing to 24.5 million.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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The grandma of 10, who recently survived breast cancer, won the largest internet prize ever from the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Monopoly game.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee lottery players are keeping their eyes on the prize this week as the Powerball jackpot continues to climb, now projected to hit $565 million for Saturday’s drawing.—
Boris Q'va,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pictured below are the six most expensive houses sold in Little Rock for the week of July 21-25.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
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The most expensive part of this home was the battery system.—
Levi Kelly,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Resolute Racing also stables Eclipse award winner Goodnight Olive, racehorse Just A Touch, and dozens more yearlings, foals and two year olds in training.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Organisations parented by his vision host serious literary gatherings, confer prestigious awards, build encyclopaedic information on Tamil literature, art and culture, and impart literary, cultural and philosophical education to hundreds of curious minds.—
Priyamvada Ramkumar
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Your time is valuable, and the right experience should set you up for success.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Some proponents of the safety agency said its specialized technical expertise is valuable, and allows for thorough, independent investigations of incidents ― analogous to the National Transportation Safety Board's investigations of plane crashes and train derailments, Flarsheim said.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Troy Cassar-Daley added to his impressive tally of accolades Tuesday night (Aug. 19) with the Excellence in the Community award, presented at Support Act’s annual Music in the House.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stamp received accolades for his starring role in Steven Soderbergh's 1999 crime film The Limey and played Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace the same year.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plastics Technology Readiness Matrix Preserving Social License to Operate As global awareness of environmental justice rises, companies that proactively address community siting, health impacts, and international waste flows will preserve operating licenses and avoid costly litigation.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite strong performances from key players like Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, City's push for a fourth straight league crown was derailed by a few costly draws late in the campaign.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Graveside service and honors will take place on Aug. 22 at Woodville Cemetery in Hancock at 11 a.m.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This award pays tribute to the late Virgil Abloh’s enduring impact and honors individuals who champion culture, community and innovation while embodying his unmatched spirit and brilliance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These precious spaces, from Niagara Falls to Harlem’s Riverbank State Park — connect communities, foster environmental justice, and ensure equal access to nature for all — regardless of ZIP code or income.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Because pilots have become such a precious resource, integral to defending the infantry, Ukraine is working to relocate as many of them as possible away from the frontlines to integrated remote operations.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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