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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 The Uffizi Gallery is considered Florence’s premier art museum, with a collection of works dating primarily from antiquity through the 18th century. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Browne has benefited from the addition of two premier slot receivers in Florida Atlantic transfer Asaad Waseem and Iowa State transfer Xavier Townsend. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Yes, the Europa League features players and teams that miss out on Europe’s premier competition. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The agreement marks a significant milestone for OTE as the league continues to establish itself as a premier pathway to pro and college basketball. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 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
  • Take Ludwig, 2018, the artist’s first CGI video, which for eight minutes stays fixed on a single CGI blond boy who rolls around in the dark hold of a ship amid a storm.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
  • First ring, first row of the Koch Theater is widely considered to have the best seats in the house.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of first
Adjective
  • The Red Sox also exercised chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s team options for 2029 and 2030, aligning their timelines.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Stringer is a former Apple industrial designer and the founder and chief design officer of audio company Syng.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of chief
Adjective
  • The delay again has created a potential cash crunch for districts during the wait for their cut — often a main revenue source for local governments — and added to the pile of complaints about the county’s decade-long property tax system upgrade.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This sandwich gives main character energy, but don’t skip over the other items available at BoJaynes, from specialty spices to wraps.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of main
Adjective
  • Their first interaction went viral as the streamer had the OVO boss bark for her during their initial meeting.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • System instructions should require the agent to inspect initial evidence, reformulate searches, run additional retrieval passes, compare sources and verify material claims.
    — Patrick Dajos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of initial
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  • Founded in 1937, the Fashion Scholarship Fund is the fashion industry’s foremost education and workforce development nonprofit.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Making the roster more functional will be the foremost objective for whomever Crane chooses to replace Brown.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of foremost
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  • Orbit is Flight 14’s primary focus, and only by achieving that milestone can SpaceX move on to clear the rocket’s remaining hurdles.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The primary bedroom overlooks the High Line, with an en-suite bathroom that has a separate soaking tub and glass shower stall.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of primary
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  • The Red Sea fest and market was established in 2019, with its inaugural edition taking place in 2020, two years after Saudi Arabia lifted its 35-year ban on commercial movie theaters.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The inaugural prize celebrates a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaugural
Adjective
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of commanding

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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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