as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely
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Recent Examples of premium
Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Insurance premiums have climbed.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
The retailer was also a pioneer in introducing premium denim to the masses.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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Noun
There are, however, work-arounds for those willing to pay premiums for certain routes.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
Insurance premiums have climbed.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Mint Mobile provides premium cellular speeds without the bloated contract prices of traditional carriers.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
The retailer was also a pioneer in introducing premium denim to the masses.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Growth, in the end, may be the greater prize, and an outcome not as reliant on a few bounces one summer afternoon.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Comfort does not have to be expensive to matter.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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To support the magazine’s award-winning journalism, photography, short films, and podcasts, subscribe today.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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But there were still valuable belongings at their home, and his family was concerned burglars might try to ignore the hazardous chemicals in the air and take advantage of the situation.—
Eric Licas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Not because the work is less valuable, but because the learning that used to come with it now has to be created intentionally.—
Daniel Gumucio,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The series also brought Healy an editorial writer’s most beloved accolade, visible evidence that her words made a difference.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The studio won the marquee Studio of the Year accolade.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Legal Advice Alone May Not Be Enough One of the costliest mistakes in high-stakes dispute resolution is relying on legal advice without business advice.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Certain areas in South Florida have a history of break-ins at storage units, resulting in costly thefts and vandalism.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Recognition from the annual honors often provides a significant box office boost for Broadway productions and can help sustain ticket sales through the competitive spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Sam Gilliam Award was established in 2023 with funding from the Sam Gilliam Foundation and its president, Annie Gawlak, Gilliam’s widow, in honor of the late artist.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Because teams are deciding whether to devote millions of dollars and precious roster spots to occasionally unreliable males in their early twenties, much of a scout’s work is akin to investigative reporting.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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First Up Momentum for silver and gold prices stalled Friday as inflationary fears sent the precious metals into a slump.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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