PREMIUM Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

premium 1 of 2

noun

ˈprē-mē-əm

Definition of premium

as in prize

something given in recognition of achievement encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums

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adjective

as in expensive

commanding a large price lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely

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Recent Examples of premium

Noun

George settled on the use of ZIP codes as a primary predictor of risk, setting the stage for a series of battles with consumer advocates that began amid the rising premium rates in the 1980s and 1988’s passage of Proposition 103. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 According to Game Point’s website, premiums can be offered at various trigger points, such as losing nine games. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Adjective

From compensation to premium cost share, early and clear communications can help manage expectations and provide time for employees to ask questions or share feedback. — Marcy Klipfel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The platform also carries premium-quality subtitles and dubbing in more than 12 Asian languages, among them English, Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premium

Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium

Noun

Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Leslie McIntosh, within-group variance (Changes) Changes’ first/second book prize, launched in 2022 with Louise Gluck as the first judge, has already delivered gems such as Jimin Seo’s Ossia and Rachel Mannheimer’s Earth Room.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize

Adjective

According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
These Mocoly hiking pants have a slightly sportier look about them without the expensive price tag.

— Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

Noun

The All-America receivers entered Week 1 with the shortest BetMGM odds (+1500) among non-quarterbacks to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The glamorous resort is set along the beach with two oceanfront pools, a private beach, and an award-winning spa.

— Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of award

Adjective

Supporters say shifting unproductive cropland to clean energy will help California meet its 100% renewable power goal, while farm groups warn of losing valuable agricultural land.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
An optional trundle addition can double its capacity without taking up more valuable square footage.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

But drops, penalties and turnovers repeatedly stalled FIU’s momentum and ultimately proved too costly to overcome.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of costly

Noun

So to be a part of that in any way is exciting, but to have the honor of actually playing her husband in something?

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Kennedy used some of his MacArthur money to establish what would become the New York State Writers Institute, and in 1984, a grateful metropolis laid on a citywide celebration in his honor.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of honor

Adjective

Graham birdied the last two holes to earn a precious halve against 17-year-old Miles Russell.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Catalytic converters made with precious metals palladium, platinum and rhodium are especially targeted, according to the Justice Department.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of precious

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