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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Focus is releasing the film in 2,542 locations on North America, which includes 435 large-format screens, many of them premium.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The combination of an overloaded schedule, international travel and shortened preparation time increasingly produces mediocre matchups in premium television windows.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Although considered one of the premium brands at the grocery store, Häagen-Dazs came off as pretty average to most of our editors, which took everyone by surprise.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Focus is releasing the film in 2,542 locations on North America, which includes 435 large-format screens, many of them premium.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Adjective
The tentative agreement would also give workers a one-time $1,500 payment, cap healthcare premium increases, put limitations on layoffs, expand leave and break abilities, add new holidays where workers get premium pay, and place caps on parking increases and other workplace costs.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The combination of an overloaded schedule, international travel and shortened preparation time increasingly produces mediocre matchups in premium television windows.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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The annual prize spotlights debut features released in French theaters between two editions of the Cannes Film Festival, with a mission to champion new voices in contemporary cinema.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Response has been mixed to good, and Drucker is always a candidate for a Cannes best actress prize (she’s never won).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Noun
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The awards were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, March 10 and bestowed by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The systems, recurring revenue, customer relationships and operational structure inside your business are usually far more valuable than the furniture or laptops sitting in the office.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The most valuable logo locations were the right pant leg, which is usually featured in the photo of the finish, at roughly $229,000, followed by the left pant leg at $154,000 and the ball cap worn during the interview at $135,000.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Both Kardashian Barker and Huck accepted the accolade on stage in a room full of beauty executives and industry insiders, with the reality star crediting her children as her constant motivation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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According to company materials, many firms still rely heavily on manual processes and legacy tools, leaving room for costly miscommunication and delays.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In a move all too familiar to amateur golfers, the South African golfer was late to his tee time but, rather than being given a slight telling off, Higgo had to accept a costly punishment.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The honor went to Bozeman, Montana, whose main university is Montana State University, according to RentCafe.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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As the Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins on Tuesday, May 12, and runs through Saturday, May 23, actors, directors, producers, and more descend on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in support of the 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, the annual international festival’s highest honor.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The price of the precious metal has skyrocketed—briefly surpassing a record five thousand dollars an ounce earlier this spring—and, as Jennifer Wilson reports from the American West for this week’s special issue, this has led to a boom in prospecting not seen since the days of the forty-niners.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Rihanna's sentimental piece, of course, will never go out of style; those meaningful moments will only be more precious as time goes on!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 May 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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