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
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Previews start Thursday at 2 p.m. in the U.S. and Canada at 4,300 theaters and all the premium formats sans Imax, which goes to Cruise.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 May 2025
As has since become clear, the results showed that quality mattered, which led the company to adjust its consumer proposition in favor of premium fare.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Noun
That’s why homebuilders charge a premium for wooded lots, and why some buyers will gladly pay extra for mature trees.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Previews start Thursday at 2 p.m. in the U.S. and Canada at 4,300 theaters and all the premium formats sans Imax, which goes to Cruise.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Adjective
Founded as a specialty finance company, MCT focuses on premium content investments, providing capital to major studios, indies and IP holders.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 May 2025
As has since become clear, the results showed that quality mattered, which led the company to adjust its consumer proposition in favor of premium fare.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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The odds of snagging the top prize are 1-in-376,992, according to the lottery’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Powerball players in New Hampshire and Kansas also won $1 million prizes.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Topical daytime shows are expensive to make and do not have the online shelf-life of big-ticket dramas and documentaries, meaning they are being scaled back as media companies switch strategy.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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There are also individuals who either stop using credit cards or avoid them altogether because of high interest rates or fees, which can make carrying a balance expensive.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications has administered the awards since 1940, meaning that the Peabodys predate the Emmy Awards by eight years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This program has successfully reduced youth unemployment and offered valuable work experience.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Onward: Downfalls: How the EPL’s most valuable soccer club tanked In the Premier League, Manchester United remains the standard.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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While iPhones have always been costly, experts agree a new tariff environment and pressure from President Donald Trump to make them in the U.S. are likely to drive their prices higher.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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His slow start could have been costly – first impressions go a long way with awards voters.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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With six goals and five assists, Dreyer is tied for MLS honors in goals plus assists.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The 17-year-old actress has just been named the newest L'Oréal Paris spokesperson, an honor that Greenblatt says was difficult to wrap her head around at first.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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