as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer
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Recent Examples of first-line
The first-line preventive drug for acute mountain sickness, or AMS, is a drug called acetazolamide, sold under the trade name Diamox.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
However, it's not typically considered a first-line option.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
When Toronto’s Bobby McMann caught Hampus Lindholm with a dangerous late hit in the third period, the first player into the fray was the B’s current first-line center, 5-foot-11 Marat Khusnutdinov.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The administrator provides first-line leadership to a team of staff working the Quality Assurance, Correspondence and Automatic Call Distribution phone line workloads.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
However, it's not typically considered a first-line option.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
When Toronto’s Bobby McMann caught Hampus Lindholm with a dangerous late hit in the third period, the first player into the fray was the B’s current first-line center, 5-foot-11 Marat Khusnutdinov.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The administrator provides first-line leadership to a team of staff working the Quality Assurance, Correspondence and Automatic Call Distribution phone line workloads.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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Virgin Voyages Deals on select itineraries The cruise line is offering 80% off the second guest; up to $400 in free drinks; $300 in onboard credit on select itineraries; includes sailings to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, and the carrier’s Eclipse Voyages later this summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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For example, the lottery on October 1, 2022, could have been manipulated by corrupt officials who fixed the numbers before the draw in order to share the winning outcome with a select few.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Southwest is selling tickets at fares with different seating choices, including standard seats assigned at check‑in or paid preferred and extra‑legroom seats selected at booking.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those numbers, above the Fed’s preferred 2% mark, foreshadow a lack of movement in interest rates this week.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Forecasters expect snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour in favored snowbelts, particularly along Lake Superior.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Also, host nations automatically receive favored status that helps them with group selection.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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