as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in expensive
commanding a large price
lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of premium
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The strategy benefits from limited price appreciation, as the premium provides yield without requiring significant stock movement.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Best Hotel Sheets on Amazon While Frette creates custom Italian linens, the brand also has a sister brand, H by Frette, with bed sheets of premium quality at a budget-friendly price point on Amazon.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for premium
Noun
Once a claim is approved, most policies also waive the premium, meaning families no longer have to keep paying to maintain coverage.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The strategy benefits from limited price appreciation, as the premium provides yield without requiring significant stock movement.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Pricing starts at $1,199 with 256GB of storage, marking the highest entry point yet for an iPhone and reinforcing Apple's steady climb in premium pricing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Best Hotel Sheets on Amazon While Frette creates custom Italian linens, the brand also has a sister brand, H by Frette, with bed sheets of premium quality at a budget-friendly price point on Amazon.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for premium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
-
This novel approach to a prize draw promotion also gives TCL a way of nudging consumers towards the king-sized TVs that have become such a key part of its global TV strategy over the past couple of years.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Getting nominated for an Emmy is icing on the cake, but the real prize was that juicy arc.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s e-mail newsletter turned e-commerce platform, monetized an all-natural life style, promoting raw-goat-milk cleanses and expensive organic cosmetics.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Drone dilemma The US excels at building large, expensive weaponry, but most American soldiers lack the know-how for fighting with unmanned systems.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The award shows look over many who should be honored.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
-
The Grammys took note of Cardi B’s rising star as she was nominated for five awards, including album and record of the year.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
For communication purposes, phones can be valuable tools for students during the school day, according to Toch.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
-
The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Those industrial-grade ones are both costlier and bulkier than domestic models.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Keeping it clear not only helps your fridge run efficiently but can also lower energy costs and prevent costly repairs down the line.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
His work within and outside the confines of the entertainment industry led to this honor.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
-
University of Arkansas men’s basketball Coach John Calipari made an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday to accept his Leader of the Year honor from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas during a luncheon event at Pleasant Valley Country Club.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
There were precious few protesters in Windsor, too.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
-
My precious Nola is in middle school now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share