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
The firings come amid a broader personnel purge at the bureau as Patel works to reshape the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Reed was set to be the premier corner for the Lions.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The new team is looking to position the ZFF as one of Europe’s premier film events showcasing Oscar favorites.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Characterized by its Art Deco design, lush gardens and lavish interiors, the Arizona Biltmore remains a premier destination in Phoenix, offering a blend of historic charm and modern luxury.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Reed was set to be the premier corner for the Lions.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The new team is looking to position the ZFF as one of Europe’s premier film events showcasing Oscar favorites.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Characterized by its Art Deco design, lush gardens and lavish interiors, the Arizona Biltmore remains a premier destination in Phoenix, offering a blend of historic charm and modern luxury.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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The vast majority of those applications were submitted during the state's first priority window, which ran March 3-23.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Like some other customers, Micah Fannin was checking out Dutch Bros for the first time.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at the real estate company Redfin, got wind of the growing interest in co-buying through stories from the company's agents.—
Rhaina Cohen,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Notably, Americans’ stock ownership has surpassed that of the late 1990s, just before dot-com bubble burst, said John Higgins, chief markets economist at the consultancy Capital Economics.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Greek Yogurt Has More Protein If your main goal is to include more protein in your diet, consider breakfasts featuring Greek yogurt.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most Venezuelans in similar situations have only received the initial receipt notice, a valid document that provides protection under TPS.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The modified molecule is more easily reduced during the battery’s initial charge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Goodall was known as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees after spending decades studying them in the wild in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees whose work was captured in more than 40 documentaries, died Wednesday in California.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the 2024 matchup, in Eagle Mountain’s inaugural season, Benbrook won 28-24.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, the inaugural festival has quickly gained controversy for its association with Saudi Arabia and the country's authoritarian regime.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Reeves became Estragon, the more simplistic and long-suffering of the duo, while Winter tackled Vladimir, the more commanding and verbose character.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the late 90s, Jungen has forged a name for himself internationally through his commanding sculptural practice.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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