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
Long layoffs are pretty much done across the board until the final week of the regular season, and league play is rolling in fast alongside premier measuring-stick matchups.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
The 18th and 19th floors, with north-facing terraces, larger windows, and higher ceilings, were the premier floors.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Bordeaux native Julien Fayard, who has made a name for himself as one of Napa Valley’s premier winemakers, founded Les Vins Julien (LVJ) in 2021 to explore the trend of low-alcohol wines while focusing on sustainability and natural farming.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
One of the premier head coaching jobs in Texas high school football opened up last month when Ray Gates decided to leave North Crowley to accept a job as the defensive line coach at North Texas.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
The 18th and 19th floors, with north-facing terraces, larger windows, and higher ceilings, were the premier floors.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Bordeaux native Julien Fayard, who has made a name for himself as one of Napa Valley’s premier winemakers, founded Les Vins Julien (LVJ) in 2021 to explore the trend of low-alcohol wines while focusing on sustainability and natural farming.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
One of the premier head coaching jobs in Texas high school football opened up last month when Ray Gates decided to leave North Crowley to accept a job as the defensive line coach at North Texas.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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His first action of the night came after about three minutes into the game, not long after going over to the exercise bike parked just outside the tunnel leading to their locker room, jumping on it while being advised by a member of the Hornets’ performance staff.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pratt launched his mayoral run on the first anniversary of the Los Angeles fires, which destroyed his and his wife Heidi Montag’s home.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Adam Yost is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and chief technology officer at Elevated Roofing and Siding.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Especially, Devers claimed, because he had been promised long-term positional security when then-chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom signed him to the extension.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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And one of its main ingredients was a hair product – Afro Sheen.—
Sonari Glinton,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then the Orion capsule will fire up its main thruster and shoot off towards the Moon on its 240,000-mile, four-day journey.—
The Week,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both twins survived the initial fetal surgery and Sarah was later discharged, but spent the next four weeks undergoing two ultrasounds a week just to make sure everything still looked okay.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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On multiple occasions, body camera video and cellphone footage has contradicted federal officials' initial claims about the shootings.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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Travelers often worry about coming off as rude or offending someone, but your personal safety is foremost, so trust your gut.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Half of the finance chiefs surveyed named digital transformation as their foremost priority for 2026, followed by cash management optimization and capital allocation.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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AmPav previously hosted IndieWire’s inaugural Future of Filmmaking Summit at Cannes in 2025, and has been a longtime home for IndieWire events at the festival.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2026
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The second annual Fan Fest brings back some familiar intellectual properties from the inaugural event with new twists added to the experiences.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, Harold’s Chicken grew far beyond its original location, expanding into a regional brand with restaurants across eight states.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Earlier in his career, Stern provided the narration for the original version of The Wonder Years.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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At this point, Lawrence needs a commanding postseason display to turn that around.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche solidified their lead atop the Central Division on Sunday, emphatically, building a commanding lead and giving Minnesota Wild fans precious little to cheer about.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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