1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
a space shuttle on its premier voyage
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the premier authority on butterflies
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3
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the premier social occasion of the summer season
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Recent Examples of premier
Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Renowned as a premier luxury destination on the Gulf of Mexico, Naples, Florida is famous for its pristine white-sand beaches, high-end shopping on Fifth Avenue South and upscale dining options.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There is now an air of inevitability whenever the four-time major champion walks to the first tee box at one of golf’s premier events.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Since its inception, Krea has evolved into a leading platform utilized by premier creative teams at global organizations including Apple, Shopify, and Amazon Studios & MGM.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
One of the town’s premier options is the 4-star La Santa Maria Boutique Hotel & Residences.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There is now an air of inevitability whenever the four-time major champion walks to the first tee box at one of golf’s premier events.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Since its inception, Krea has evolved into a leading platform utilized by premier creative teams at global organizations including Apple, Shopify, and Amazon Studios & MGM.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
One of the town’s premier options is the 4-star La Santa Maria Boutique Hotel & Residences.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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The Ravens held minicamp in April — the first under Minter — and Jackson was in attendance.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The backstory The first Ana Mandara property was built 30 years ago in neighboring Nha Trang.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Kerry Haigh, the chief championships director at the PGA responsible for creating the test, made full use of the severely undulated greens at Aronimink that contributed to the bunched leaderboard, and required control of every shot from tee-to-green.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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The judge also found that the public interest strongly favors transparency, particularly, the court noted, when the chief election official is himself a candidate in the election being administered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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This bag has an enormous main compartment that can hold bulky clothing items, a laptop compartment that keeps electronics tidy and folds down flat for easy packing, and multiple front-access pockets packed with slots of all shapes and sizes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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This live service push has been nothing short of a disaster with its main bright spot being a game not even made by a Sony studio.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association reported hotel bookings for most host cities have tracked below initial forecasts, with particular weakness seen in Kansas City, where as many as 90% of respondents said sales were trailing a typical summer.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The Panthers’ draft picks were given their initial jersey numbers during rookie camp.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Activities As a union, the NUJ’s foremost duty is to its members.—
Idir Ouahes,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Shilpa and Jesse answer your questions and also award the inaugural Baker of the Month to one lucky listener whose bake stood out on BA Bake Club Substack page.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The Valkyries sold out all 22 of their home games in its inaugural season last year and has done so in the first two games at 18,064-capacity Chase Center in 2026.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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While the story is fundamentally the same as the original production — man discovers wife is having an affair, man then plots for his wife’s murder, man then must evade the cops — Hatcher brings the story to the 21st century in many ways.—
Amy Reyes
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Chaiyaphum is the Thai province where the original fossils were discovered.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Xi’s expected to be a commanding presence as host, opposite a US president known more for relying on gut instinct than meticulous preparation.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Senior midfielder Meghan O’Donnell, who scored her eighth goal of the season during Libertyville’s 3-2 win over Waubonsie Valley on Thursday, said Chung is a commanding presence.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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