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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
owns a thousand acres of prime farmland
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
chose the prime of the litter of pups
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as in to ground
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Recent Examples of prime
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
From Carrie Bradshaw’s ultra-modern condo in And Just Like That to a pair of penthouses picked up by Taylor Swift, New York’s artsy Tribeca neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most prime real estate.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The projection for the 28-year-old right wing in the prime of his career is a whopper, a seven-year deal worth just under $13 million per, which would eclipse David Pastrnak’s $11.25 million salary at the top of the team salary structure.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
In other words, my face is primed for fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Monday looms as a prime chance to change that narrative.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
From Carrie Bradshaw’s ultra-modern condo in And Just Like That to a pair of penthouses picked up by Taylor Swift, New York’s artsy Tribeca neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most prime real estate.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Noun
What Not To Do When Cleaning Grill Grates Using the right materials is key to keeping your beloved grill in its prime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The projection for the 28-year-old right wing in the prime of his career is a whopper, a seven-year deal worth just under $13 million per, which would eclipse David Pastrnak’s $11.25 million salary at the top of the team salary structure.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
Verb
In the second round, New York faced the formidable No. 2 seed Boston Celtics, a team many believed was primed for another title run.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
In other words, my face is primed for fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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The best thing small businesses can do right now is to be flexible and diversify their sourcing and procurement strategies, says Tala Akhavan, chief operating officer of Pietra, a platform that helps brands with sourcing, production and logistics among other services.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Two years later, JPMorgan Chase hired her away, but not as chief sustainability officer, a role common at most large investment banks around the world and a position already filled at JPMorgan.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Future Society does not use the DNA to regrow the extinct blooms.—
Nicole Mowbray,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Although the worst of this year’s crisis appears to be over, the center still has its work cut out to tend to the sick animals and prepare for the next bloom.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Season three of Mike White’s chronicle of overprivileged Americans visiting the five-star resort chain/homicide magnet set a string of series bests throughout its run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Sophomore Darren Haggerty of Viewpoint, the school’s top wide receiver, surprised himself with personal bests to win the Division 4 long jump at 22 feet, 8 inches and high jump at 6-6.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Around the stage, steam engines, museums and 19th-century storefronts grounded attendees in the capital’s history as White’s quartet took them on a journey through jazz.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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Judge’s league-leading 18th home run came after Trent Grisham grounded into a double play.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Erica’s great grandfather was one of a group of 15 that formed a wine cooperative in Sant’Antioco in 1932, the first in Sardinia.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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As Hollywood honors the man who’s roasted its elite with such precision, to be roasted for eternity by the Hollywood sun sounds fitting.—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Coach or no coach, the world no.43 needs to solve the strategy as well as the physical puzzle to challenge the elite.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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These include: 1) the incumbent in the job; 2) the retiree, who becomes emeritus and an advisor, and 3) the person in training who is being mentored by both of the others.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Her school mentored future giants, including Mary McLeod Bethune.—
Karida L. Brown,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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