PREMIUM Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Under her leadership, BET Studios has become a destination for premium content from creators of color and a respected studio within the industry. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Democrats and health advocates deride the plan as an election-year gimmick, noting Republicans let ACA subsidies expire, sending premiums skyrocketing, while questions remain about funding, legality and whether $500 meaningfully helps. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Adjective

The interiors are lighter and warmer in design, with premium marine upholstery adding a sense of luxury. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Top Imax execs on Wednesday talked about The Odyssey halo effect on the film tech company as Christopher Nolan’s epic adventure movie extends its run on its premium format screens. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premium

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Noun

Few would begrudge Mohamed Salah his Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year prize for his 2024-25 season with Liverpool, but there are always reflected glories back to the club and its supporters.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The prize consists in the acquisition of the non-commercial and non-exclusive broadcasting rights for five years for a value of €4,000 – €6,000 depending on the genre and length of the film and the number of available territories.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize

Adjective

Many tunnels are faster, safer and much more expensive for migrants who would otherwise face increasingly dangerous mountain and desert routes, experts said.

— Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
This device is undeniably the most capable iPhone ever, as well as the most expensive.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 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

That effort became especially valuable against a Chinese roster built around one of the tallest frontcourts in the tournament.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Offering a globe-spanning, edge-of-your-seat action thriller about shifting alliances and the race for the world’s most precious and valuable assets, the first novel from Lowe is slated for publication by Zando in May 2027.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

Noun

Before her untimely death in 2016, Laurer racked up a series of record-breaking professional accolades.

— Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news But, despite that wealth of experience and accolades, Latifah had some trepidation about signing on as a coach on The Voice.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

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

The Nolan Ryan Fan Club might disagree, but even Ryan isn’t staking a claim to that honor.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The Golden Eye Award honors actors and actresses who shape the current cinematic year while also ranking among the most significant performers of their generation.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 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

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