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
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
During the war, insurance premiums also skyrocketed, with ship owners paying more than $1 million per Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) to protect against attacks.
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Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
This is especially true for premium merchandise priced over $1,000, where buyers face the highest financial risk, the authors of the report said, adding that full-body rendering has emerged as the clear consumer preference, capturing 80 percent of user engagement over basic AI twins.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Noun
In this way, when healthy people opt out of insurance, insurance premiums may rise for the sicker individuals still enrolled.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
During the war, insurance premiums also skyrocketed, with ship owners paying more than $1 million per Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) to protect against attacks.
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Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Adjective
Miercoles develops, finances, produces and distributes premium Hispanic content across Spanish, English, and bilingual markets.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
This is especially true for premium merchandise priced over $1,000, where buyers face the highest financial risk, the authors of the report said, adding that full-body rendering has emerged as the clear consumer preference, capturing 80 percent of user engagement over basic AI twins.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
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Made of quality vegan leather, the brand’s pieces feature expensive-looking designs at surprisingly affordable prices.
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High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
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ElAttrache’s patients include 18 of 29 players who won the MVP or Cy Young awards over the past 10 years.
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The award will recognize a singular work selected from qualifying American narrative television and film that address environmental issues through creativity and possibility.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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The authors note apoB is particularly valuable for patients with high triglycerides, insulin resistance or lower LDL-C levels, where traditional cholesterol numbers can be misleading.
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Nonetheless, the 36-year-old’s accolades speak for themselves.
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Sure, the accolades are great, but there’s nothing better than reading a Spurrier quote.
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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Both brands, however, won't disclose spending or prove its return on costly campaigns featuring celebrity endorsements and retro reissues.
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Karaban earned first-team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior this season.
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In addition to setting a new world record for top scorer in the World Cup among men, Messi became the first to play in six World Cups — ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo later joining him with that honor, per NBC News.
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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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