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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Tony Zhang, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The top-tier Luxury trim combines a sophisticated cabin design with premium materials, including real leather, and a surprising amount of cargo room for a vehicle of its size.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The menu features premium steaks and seafood, but the setting is the real selling point.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
As nuclear power regains its premium status for data-center demand, PEG's asset base is emerging as far more valuable than its valuation suggests.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The top-tier Luxury trim combines a sophisticated cabin design with premium materials, including real leather, and a surprising amount of cargo room for a vehicle of its size.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Flights, hotels and cruises are often more expensive around holidays, when demand is high.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Exploration calls as pleasure-seeking Venus forms a quincunx to jovial Jupiter, activating your 9th House of Learning with a nudge to adjust expensive plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … ULTIMATE SACRIFICE – Staff sergeant's selfless battlefield sacrifice earns nation's highest military award.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Over the last several seasons of the Movies Fantasy League, the one thing that’s been more consistent than the movies, the awards, or Timmy Chalamet scoring a hit in December has been all you players coming up with some of the most clever, goofy, dumb, sometimes filthy names for your teams.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As a result, Super Bowl airtime has become one of the most valuable buys in advertising, especially for brands chasing massive live audiences.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fine Crystal and China Keep fine crystal and china out of the kitchen and use that valuable space for everyday items instead, Lisa Cantu, professional organizer and owner of An Organized Home OC, says.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Variety confirmed both accolades.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Shark bycatch causes costly loss of gear and adds risk to crew members who must handle and release sharks that are still alive.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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How to Save Money on Flights A trip to Japan can be costly, with airfare often ranking among the biggest expenses.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The honor reciprocates last year’s recognition of France at BroadCast Worldwide, Asia’s largest broadcast content marketing event, during its 25th edition in Seoul.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Kuechly is one of 15 players in league history to win DPOY honors and have at least five first-team All-Pro selections.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zhu highlighted innovations, such as the 2023 cross-border payment using digital RMB for precious metals.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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