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
With its minimalist design and solid noise cancellation, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra is Bose's cream-of-the-crop, premier pair of headphones.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2022, the Dodgers partnered with global sports marketing agency Sportfive to secure premier sponsorships.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Today, Lincoln specializes in premium SUVs and crossovers, positioning itself as a premier American luxury brand competing with Cadillac and international rivals like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo, and Acura.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Long one of the game’s premier iron players, Conners ranked in the top three in the field Friday in both strokes gained approach and proximity to the hole on approach shots.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2022, the Dodgers partnered with global sports marketing agency Sportfive to secure premier sponsorships.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Today, Lincoln specializes in premium SUVs and crossovers, positioning itself as a premier American luxury brand competing with Cadillac and international rivals like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo, and Acura.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Long one of the game’s premier iron players, Conners ranked in the top three in the field Friday in both strokes gained approach and proximity to the hole on approach shots.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Still, comparing the first season of Hubert Davis to that of UNC head football coach Bill Belichick is like comparing the NFL rookie years of Cam Newton and Jimmy Clausen.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kristin Lewis, the chief product officer of Aura, said resources like their app can help parents protect their children from online threats.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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On deck to present was PMB Capital partner Taylor Baird and Edged Data Centers chief investment officer John Callahan, along with representatives from the city of Fort Worth.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian strikes in Israel came after Tehran's main nuclear enrichment site at Natanz was hit earlier in the day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City Liverpool fans have mostly sided with their main title rival of the past decade, with over 70 per cent wanting City to win the league.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The initial rally happened on June 14, a week after the uptick in immigration enforcement operations in LA County.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the time of the initial gun battle, the MacEgans were on an afternoon walk through a nearby field.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The meeting has been positioned as a critical opportunity for both sides to reset the relationship between the world’s two foremost economic and military powers.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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When unfunded entitlements in Social Security, Medicare, and other long-term obligations are factored in, the true fiscal gap approaches $100 trillion — a figure consistent with analysis from Penn Wharton Budget Model director Kent Smetters, one of America’s foremost fiscal economists.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The inaugural Barbie Dream Fest, Friday through Sunday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their first-ever playoff series, the expansion WNBA franchise has earned multiple Associated Press awards in its inaugural season.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Though the original clip is authentic, showing seven dogs wandering down the side of a highway in northeastern Jilin province, Chinese state media has since debunked the narrative of their escape and journey home.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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