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as in highest
coming before all others in importance
considers international terrorism to be the number one threat to national security
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
the company's chocolate is rated as number one by serious chocoholics
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Recent Examples of number one
Depositors and workers in the companies whose deposits are in that bank need to be job number one.
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023
The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
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CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023
The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for number one
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The 27 Best Christmas Ornaments of 2024 to Bring New Life to Your Tree 05 of 07 For a Tidy Tree: Scotch Pine Its conical shape, piney scent, and excellent needle retention make Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) a popular cut tree for the holidays.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Bengals’ 4-7 record has come despite an excellent season from quarterback Joe Burrow who is having arguably his best year in the NFL so far.Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Glossier Leave it to Glossier to have a stellar Black Friday sale!Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
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Laptop speakers don’t always deliver stellar audio.Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Bureaus of Land Management and Ocean Energy Management, as well as the Forest Service, are the three main entities that issue oil and gas leases on public spaces.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Cortisol: As the body’s main stress hormone, cortisol is essential for managing stress.Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Then there is the sensational gala at the end of act one.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The parents ensure the content is family-friendly, steering clear of sensational or overly dramatic titles and thumbnails.Holly Garcia, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
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And a Black actor, Cynthia Erivo, plays a leading role formerly popularized by a white performer in the stage production.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections in the U.S. every year and is America's leading cause of hospitalizations and deaths linked to foodborne illness.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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The strawberry-yuzu jam is delicious, and the sourdough loaves are superb.Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The supporting cast is superb, with Michelle Yeoh ideally cast as Madame Morrible, the headmistress and dean of sorcery studies who takes Elphaba under her wings, seeing extraordinary potential in the girl’s powers.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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This approach reduces risk while giving you greater flexibility to navigate economic uncertainties. - Dr. Clemen Chiang, Spiking Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The New Jack Swing era had built a bridge between hip-hop and R&B, and Blige was foremost among the new artists in the ’90s that made that bridge sturdy and permanent.Al Shipley, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024
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If Bedard hits and becomes the superstar he was drafted to be, the Blackhawks will be fine.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The stealth wealth burgundy of today is the color of wine, Bordeaux to Barolo, Chianti to Amarone, all fine bottles that best represent the autumn-winter season.Laura Tortora, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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