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
Music Box Films is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation, which also owns and operates the Music Box Theatre, Chicago’s premier venue for independent and foreign films.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
All of this is part of the exorbitant privilege associated with possessing the world’s premier currency.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Led by Journalism, Nysos and Fierceness, 10 horses have been nominated for the premier race of Del Mar’s summer season.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The premier New York City fair for collectible design and fine art will return to the Park Avenue Armory Nov. 6 to 10.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
All of this is part of the exorbitant privilege associated with possessing the world’s premier currency.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Led by Journalism, Nysos and Fierceness, 10 horses have been nominated for the premier race of Del Mar’s summer season.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The premier New York City fair for collectible design and fine art will return to the Park Avenue Armory Nov. 6 to 10.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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The brand is expected to introduce four new smartphones, including the first ever iPhone to come with the Air branding.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The last time a club from the nation featured in the competition was in 1991-92, when Dundalk lost to our old friends Budapest Honved in the first round.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mohamed El-Erian, the former Pimco executive and now chief economic advisor at Allianz, recently advocated that Powell step down as chair to avoid just the kind of battle over independence that is happening now.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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The disclosure was made by Borges, who has served as chief data officer at the SSA since January.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Punk is deeply tied into current main-event storylines with real-life married couple Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, so the impending couples brawl is a great story.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Boring Company, which received initial approvals to construct a 68-mile underground taxi system below Las Vegas, still has not received the necessary permits to dig within city limits, a Las Vegas spokesman confirmed (the Las Vegas Convention Center tunnel is technically in Clark County).—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Super Heavy alone is powered by 33 of SpaceX’s Raptor engines that give the initial burst of thrust at liftoff.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Agni Ghosh,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Now, one of the family’s foremost talents has struck out on her own, pioneering a new roster of wines that reflect her own passions and interests.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ricky Martin to receive inaugural Latin Icon Award Martin, who made his VMAs debut in 1999, will receive the first-ever Latin Icon Award during the ceremony, in celebration of the singer's historic contributions to the genre.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Valvano was there to accept the inaugural Arthur Ashe Courage Award and announce the creation of the V Foundation for Cancer Research.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The original Away Carry-on is currently on sale for under $250, offering a compact bag with a roomy interior.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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The company has been in business since 1978, and its Lawrence location, where the fire happened, is the company's original iron yard, the company shared online in July.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Meghan is more commanding and confident this time around—her preppy-chic wardrobe and carefully curated soundtrack add polish, while the guest lineup gives the show depth and warmth.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The New York Yankees once had a commanding lead in the American League East.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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