premier

adjective

pri-ˈmir How to pronounce premier (audio)
Definition of premiernext
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 After the race, one of the premier events on Australia’s sporting calendar, Robbie delivered a full set at The Elms Live Stage, which included covers of hits by Oasis, Midnight Oil, Shania Twain, INXS and others. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026 Shopping Cidade Jardim is one of Brazil’s premier destinations for luxury shopping, leisure and fine dining. — David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Germany has been viewed as the premier global automaker for a long time. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026 In addition to those seeking snow, Colorado's premier mountain city welcomes families, food lovers, and design seekers alike. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
  1. first
  2. chief
  3. main
  4. initial
  5. foremost
  6. primary
  7. inaugural
  8. commanding
Adjective
  • Rodney Rice had 15 points and nine assists in his first game since a season-ending shoulder injury last year, and KJ Lewis added 10 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The first is solid-state chlorination, which is being developed by project partner TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of first
Adjective
  • That institute was co-founded by billionaire Gary Michelson, who is also the chief backer of the proposition.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While McConnell is the provision’s chief supporter, one of its biggest critics also hails from his state.
    — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of chief
Adjective
  • His main instinct is to pull out a wad of bills and fling it in their faces.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Early Friday, a drone carrying four missiles destroyed the transformers at Shendi’s main substation, the local security committee said.
    — Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of main
Adjective
  • Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Court records show the church's initial investigation into the boys' report was inconclusive, and Hamilton later said in a debate he was not involved in the decision to allow the volunteer to return.
    — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of initial
Adjective
  • The bigger problem, explained one of the world’s foremost experts on longevity, is timing.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Astaire is the world's foremost exponent of that particular variety of heart throb!
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of foremost
Adjective
  • Party organizations were strong, our legislative allies were aligned, and labor held significant influence within the primary process.
    — Denis Hughes, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Much of his campaign was run against the Democratic establishment, with his primary opponent backed by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • For the inaugural collection, Mosgrave is debuting a new product that’s an extension of one of the shop’s core staples, Mama Teav’s Hot Chili Crisp.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The inaugural international flight between Copenhagen and Ilulissat, Greenland, on Thursday was part of the island government’s efforts to grow its tourism industry to boost and diversify an economy still reliant on fishing.
    — James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of inaugural
Adjective
  • Also contributing to losses were the commanding Democratic victories across the country in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
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