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also No. 1
1
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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2
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
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opened his state’s legislative session with a clear message: Florida is number one.
—Isabelle Schmeler, NBC News, 7 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
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opened his state’s legislative session with a clear message: Florida is number one.
—Isabelle Schmeler, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for number one
Adjective
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And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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They are no longer considered stellar mass black holes.—
Krystal Ruiz-Rocha,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The veteran was stellar at Liberty, catching 106 passes for 1,959 yards and 21 touchdowns in 43 games for the Flames.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The report outlined three main policy goals: improving student literacy, strengthening the teacher workforce, and empowering parents.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Blood of My Blood tells the origin stories of the Outlander main characters' families, in this epic romantic drama.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If the Brewers are the most compelling story of the season, the best story on the Brewers has been the sudden, sensational rise of 6-foot-7, 190-pound righty pitcher Jacob Misiorowski.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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In 1985 and 1987, B.D. wrote sensational memoirs that painted Davis in an unflattering light.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, there are considerable risks for Newsom, and he’s only added to the potential pitfalls by taking a leading role in the redistricting fight.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mead landed another leading voice role in 2001, portraying the titular character on the cartoon Lloyd in Space until 2004.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scrupulous and enterprising reporting rarely combine with such superb storytelling.—
Book Marks
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Alongside top-grade drinks and superb live music programming, the venue's true secret sauce is its rich community of musicians, staff, and patrons, which has continuously grown and evolved—and even saved the venue during challenging times.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cornell was the foremost beneficiary of the Morrill Act Both Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin are land-grant universities that profited from lands taken from Indigenous nations, as did at least 50 other universities throughout the U.S.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes second-annual list of America’s Top Lawyers—a recognition designed to spotlight the nation’s finest attorneys in private practice—is set to debut in the coming months.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Diggers passed out thousands of hits of Owsley Stanley’s finest and served turkey sandwiches, which Stanley had also contributed.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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