as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely
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Recent Examples of premium
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Previews start Thursday at 2 p.m. in the U.S. and Canada at 4,300 theaters and all the premium formats sans Imax, which goes to Cruise.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 May 2025
As has since become clear, the results showed that quality mattered, which led the company to adjust its consumer proposition in favor of premium fare.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Noun
That’s why homebuilders charge a premium for wooded lots, and why some buyers will gladly pay extra for mature trees.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Previews start Thursday at 2 p.m. in the U.S. and Canada at 4,300 theaters and all the premium formats sans Imax, which goes to Cruise.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Adjective
Founded as a specialty finance company, MCT focuses on premium content investments, providing capital to major studios, indies and IP holders.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 May 2025
As has since become clear, the results showed that quality mattered, which led the company to adjust its consumer proposition in favor of premium fare.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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The odds of snagging the top prize are 1-in-376,992, according to the lottery’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Powerball players in New Hampshire and Kansas also won $1 million prizes.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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In a video shared to TikTok on May 19, content creator Mister Lewis visits the restaurant and asks what the most expensive cocktail is.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Funding Litigation Through Philanthropy Legal advocacy is expensive.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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For the 51st installment of the awards show, stars descended on Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day to celebrate the biggest names in music, and brought their fashion A-game on the 99-degree day.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Also vying for the Artist of the Year award are Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Though this was not classified as a second Tommy John procedure, that rehab experience will be valuable.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Designers encourage keeping an eye out for the 10 categories of pieces below, which may actually be secretly valuable.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Sporting some of the world’s highest difficulty on floor and beam, 2025 could be the year for Roberson to capture individual accolades.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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While iPhones have always been costly, experts agree a new tariff environment and pressure from President Donald Trump to make them in the U.S. are likely to drive their prices higher.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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His slow start could have been costly – first impressions go a long way with awards voters.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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An autopsy was scheduled May 27, the same day Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags at state buildings flown at half-staff in Campbell’s honor.—
JD Mullane,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The department was then renamed in his honor in 2021, per The Richmond Times-Dispatch.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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