1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
a space shuttle on its premier voyage
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the premier authority on butterflies
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3
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the premier social occasion of the summer season
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Recent Examples of premier
The Lightfighter is as powerful, while much lighter than the 575-lb (260-kg) behemoths raced in the MotoE World Championship (the premier international series for electric bikes) – and the 489-lb (225-kg) e-Ducati that would have replaced them had the class not been mothballed from next year.
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New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
With anime exploding internationally, Iijima has been instrumental in positioning Crunchyroll as the industry’s premier global partner.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Takaichi is expected to become premier later this month in a parliamentary vote.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
The Olympia/Gusman hosted the Miami Film Festival in the 1990s and 2000s as its premier venue.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
With anime exploding internationally, Iijima has been instrumental in positioning Crunchyroll as the industry’s premier global partner.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Takaichi is expected to become premier later this month in a parliamentary vote.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
The Olympia/Gusman hosted the Miami Film Festival in the 1990s and 2000s as its premier venue.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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Immediately after the cease-fire takes effect, Israel will let 400 aid trucks enter Gaza everyday for the first five days, and gradually increase that number, a senior Palestinian official told the BBC.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His death comes shortly after a report from the chief inspector of prisons highlighted a sharp rise in violence at HMP Wakefield, according to the BBC.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts, 58 soldiers have been killed, and 30 others wounded.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Those designing the new main building decided to cut that association, the aim being to make the first-team facilities an area players must aspire to enter.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Zacapa, the premium main sponsor of spirits at LAFS, will once again present the Visionary of the Year Award during the summit’s closing cocktail ceremony.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With more than 600 million copies of the books sold worldwide, and everything related to them continuing to do well years after the initial release of the books, one wonders how this series remains popular despite the deluge of young adult novels (and controversy) that followed it.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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In an email, Uber said Rinderknecht passed his initial background check in 2023.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One of Germany’s foremost creative voices, Hess was the recipient of Deadline’s first-ever German TV Disruptor accolade in 2024.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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And that’s a monstrous problem for a team built around a staff that is now missing its foremost top-of-the-rotation force, in Zack Wheeler.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Building community was the theme of Folsom Family Pride, an inaugural celebration of the LGBTQ+ community held Saturday at Folsom City Lions Park.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The experience was part of the inaugural Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month, an exciting extension of the island’s culinary series which began in 2023.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
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The original sword requested by administration officials was given to Eisenhower in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Gathering more accurate data about right whales while revising the original law would help protect the animals, Olsen said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Reeves became Estragon, the more simplistic and long-suffering of the duo, while Winter tackled Vladimir, the more commanding and verbose character.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the late 90s, Jungen has forged a name for himself internationally through his commanding sculptural practice.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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