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
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
The premium tax credits, also known as ACA subsidies, help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who purchase insurance through the health insurance marketplace.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
These are thematically on-the-nose gestures, but Kawamura, unlike the game’s creators, doesn’t place a premium on subtlety—or, for that matter, interactivity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Those not buoyed by lottery luck must pay a premium to enjoy the green wonderment that awaits beyond Augusta National’s gates.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Some new corporate branding of a premium large format?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
The premium tax credits, also known as ACA subsidies, help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who purchase insurance through the health insurance marketplace.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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Inside his midtown store, digging for the perfect disc is like a scavenger hunt, where the prize hits all the right notes.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the end, though, Biden was outbid by two people, both of whom were willing to shell out $125,000 each for the prize package.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As bat populations have collapsed, farmers have turned to more expensive and less effective alternatives like pesticides.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Since the 2018 reforms began requiring the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to report awards and settlements related to formal complaints, there have been eight payments made by House members' offices, totaling just over $400,000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At this year's LBI Awards, held at the Westside Cultural Arts Center on March 21, stylist Tamela LeMieux took home two awards.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Police said the man would buy Lego sets, remove valuable pieces — including collectible miniature figures — and return the boxes to different stores for refunds.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jokic secured his eligibility for the accolade by playing his 65th game on the last night of the regular season, narrowly meeting the NBA’s quota to appear on awards ballots.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The choice of San Diego as the awards location isn’t necessarily an indication that special accolades will be awarded to local restaurants this year.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Aaron Boone’s move proved costly for the Yankees, who avoided a two-game skid with the series-opening win against the Royals.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The grocery chain decided to settle to avoid a long and costly litigation process.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kuruc earned all-state honors last season as a sophomore, scoring 24 goals and setting a program record with 26 assists.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Two of them were assassinated while serving their nation and received that honor as respect for their efforts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Watering for too long, at the wrong time of day, or incorrectly costs money and wastes a precious resource.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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With the thieves and vandals digging up gravestones and stealing plaques made of precious metals, Bishop has spent an extraordinary amount of money on repairs, security and maintenance.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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