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noun

ˈprē-mē-əm How to pronounce premium (audio)
Definition of premiumnext
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
That’s a shorter timeframe than previous years, and marketplace premiums are up an average of 26% for 2026. — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026 Prosecutors said investigators also found several other designer handbags, Rolex watches and premium bottles of wine throughout the home. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
For a device carrying an eye-watering ultra-premium price tag, design or durability problems are unacceptable. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 The kitchen pairs Calacatta Viola marble countertops and backsplashes with premium appliances. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for premium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
  1. prize
  2. expensive
  3. award
  4. valuable
  5. accolade
  6. costly
  7. honor
  8. precious
Noun
  • Nazz shepherds the queue at an auctioneer’s pace, sometimes joining in and always poking fun, calling upon you to spin the prize wheel that could lead to a free drink or 10 push-ups.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The awards for Best Director, Actor, Actress and Best Artistic Contribution all came with a cash prize of $1,900 (JPY300,000).
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of prize
Adjective
  • The ensuing advertising battle for Davis' seat cost well over $50 million, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact, ranking among the most expensive House races nationally.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Senate election was the most expensive non-presidential race on record in advertisement spending, according to AdImpact, which tracks ad buys.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of expensive
Noun
  • For Skepta, now taking his mum to award ceremony dinners, that wish has come full circle.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • That effort must include rebuilding the agencies responsible for evaluating proposals and delivering awards.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of award
Adjective
  • Researchers in Germany are testing two processes to recover valuable metals from old magnets, including a method that uses ammonium chloride instead of conventional hydrochloric acid.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • An outright ban on the use of the technology would remove a valuable tool only because some departments have used it carelessly.
    — Edward Longe, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of valuable
Noun
  • Although originally for British, Irish and Commonwealth writers, the prize is now open to all English-language books and considered the most prestigious accolade for a single work of fiction.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of accolade
Adjective
  • Detroit extended its lead to 9-3 early in the second half, when Willis made his first costly mistake.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • On the day, the line allowed three sacks and combined for three costly penalties.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of costly
Noun
  • Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of honor
Adjective
  • For studio apartment dwellers or homes where square footage is precious, this miniature cart is slim enough to slip into discreet spaces until happy hour rolls around.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In Spain, the 12 August band of totality cut across the north of the country; the center line of the shadow passed within 11 kilometers of Pico Trigaza, promising Druckmüller and his colleagues a precious 107 seconds of totality.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of precious

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