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
Paul Polman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The total price includes a buyer’s premium of 27 percent that no one except the auction house gets.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
These included a five-speed gearbox, power steering, air conditioning, a rearview camera, and a premium Audison sound system.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Defending a long-term model against the promise of immediate returns is never easy, especially when the premium is large.
—Paul Polman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The total price includes a buyer’s premium of 27 percent that no one except the auction house gets.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
American Airlines is planning to revitalize its premium lounge product at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
These included a five-speed gearbox, power steering, air conditioning, a rearview camera, and a premium Audison sound system.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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Back in February 2025, the 62nd Publicists Awards honored the teams behind Wicked and All About Agatha with its marquee prizes.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office.—
Shelly Conlon,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite being strapped financially, Ruben gets addicted to the expensive process of injections, falling for a number of venomous right-wing podcasts about claiming one’s manhood.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fuel surcharges will also rise — as shipping companies aim to pass along higher costs to their customers, ultimately making goods more expensive.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During the ceremony, Kidman and Moulin Rouge costar Ewan McGregor presented the award for Best Picture.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following her roles in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, Odessa A’zion swiftly emerged as one of Hollywood’s new darlings and a key character of this awards season.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another common issue is low liquidity, Um says, meaning some households have strong incomes and valuable assets, but relatively little cash available for unexpected emergencies.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Invasive brushes kick out native grasses that make valuable forage for cattle.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of his accolades, talent and hard work, stand on their own, and elevate him to the top of an outstandingly talented group of peers.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Walz unveiled the costly proposal, which would drastically shift oversight duties from counties across the state onto the Minnesota Department of Human Services, during a Tuesday press conference.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the unique geology of California’s fields, and the nature of its heavy crude, make new projects, and efforts to pump more oil out of existing ones, costlier and more energy-intensive than drilling in other parts of the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The presidential library also held its annual day of service in the first lady’s honor, with a community service fair focusing on causes championed by Pat Nixon.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The senior was even more delighted to add a championship hat to her new collection after winning the Big East Tournament, and the team gave her the honor of placing the logo sticker on the NCAA Tournament ticket poster that officially punched UConn’s bid.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are precious few roads, and nothing is impervious to the whims of weather.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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Having access to knowledge and being able to collectively reflect are rights too precious to surrender to those who prefer us ignorant.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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