Synonyms of prime

prime 1 of 3

adjective

1

as in chief

highest in rank or authority

the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chief
• presiding
• foremost
• commanding
• supreme
• top
• primary
• leading
• first
• principal
• senior
• lead
• high
• premier
• head
• main
• in charge
• preeminent
• major
• predominant
• high-level
• supereminent
• dominant
• paramount
• managing
• upper
• controlling
• reigning
• supervisory
• overseeing
• sovereign
• topmost
• ascendant
• superior
• predominate
• uppermost
• regnant
• directing
• ruling
• grand
• officiating
• upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• second
• last
• secondary
• lower
• less
• lesser
• subordinate
• ancillary
• inferior
• lowly
• subsidiary
• junior
• assisting
• under
• assistant
• deputy
• coadjutor

2

as in excellent

of the very best kind

owns a thousand acres of prime farmland

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• great
• terrific
• wonderful
• superb
• stellar
• lovely
• beautiful
• awesome
• fantastic
• fabulous
• marvelous
• hot
• fine
• quality
• classic
• famous
• top
• heavenly
• divine
• superior
• sensational
• grand
• superlative
• first-class
• choice
• primo
• neat
• good
• first-rate
• cool
• splendid
• slick
• immense
• exceptional
• blue-chip
• frontline
• cracking
• noble
• top-shelf
• sterling
• too much
• first-string
• swell
• prize
• blue-ribbon
• top-notch
• capital
• topping
• brave
• high-class
• topflight
• keen
• par excellence
• peachy
• unsurpassed
• out of this world
• dandy
• dynamite
• crackerjack
• banner
• supernal
• decent
• number one
• boss
• out-of-sight
• groovy
• bumper
• mean
• nifty
• tip-top
• bully
• dope
• gone
• radical
• A1
• fab
• bang-up
• better
• top-of-the-line
• righteous
• adequate
• corking
• gangbusters
• prizewinning
• special
• down
• wizard
• boffo
• hype
• satisfactory
• acceptable
• five-star
• fantabulous
• peachy keen
• phat
• bonny
• jim-dandy
• numero uno
• gilt-edged
• four-star
• A-OK
• brag
• classical
• traditional
• all right
• premium
• tolerable
• passable
• select
• OK
• high-grade
• standard
• fancy
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• terrible
• lousy
• pathetic
• awful
• rotten
• wretched
• vile
• atrocious
• bad
• inferior
• unsatisfactory
• substandard
• low-grade
• execrable
• mediocre
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

prime

2 of 3

noun

ˈprīm 

1

as in bloom

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

in the prime of her life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloom
• blooming
• heyday
• flower
• pinnacle
• revival
• springtime
• blossom
• flush
• flowering
• salad days
• florescence
• autumn
• zenith
• high noon
• peak
• blossoming
• apex
• floruit
• meridian
• summit
• golden age
• climax
• grandeur
• glory
• efflorescence
• Indian summer
• acme
• recovery
• splendor
• silver age
• belle epoque
• comeback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decline
• decay
• downfall
• bottom
• nadir
• wilting
• withering
• shriveling

2

as in best

individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class

chose the prime of the litter of pups

Synonyms & Similar Words

• best
• elite
• aristocracy
• top
• choice
• elect
• flower
• A-list
• royalty
• cream
• Hall of Fame
• society
• cream of the crop
• quality
• priesthood
• pink
• upper crust
• pick
• pride
• fat
• crème de la crème
• corps d'elite
• establishment
• illuminati
• upper class
• nobility
• top drawer
• gentry
• caviar
• who's who

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• millions
• masses
• multitude
• herd
• mob
• rank and file
• commoners
• unwashed
• hoi polloi

prime

3 of 3

verb

as in to ground

Related Words

• ground
• mentor
• drill
• qualify
• prepare
• fit
• lesson
• coach
• teach
• school
• guide
• habilitate
• lead
• educate
• rear
• direct
• instruct
• preach
• lecture
• indoctrinate
• inculcate
• instill
• train
• tutor
• impart (to)
• implant
• moralize
• inform
• enlighten
• catechize
• brief
• verse
• familiarize
• edify
• show
• homeschool
• initiate
• introduce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prime

Adjective

Delivering that is a lot more stressful than juggling a 22-hours-a-week prime-time schedule. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

The Sparks will host the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night with a prime opportunity for a win. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

Feller was 23 years old, perhaps the most overpowering pitcher in baseball and entering the prime of a Hall of Fame career. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Even his own high school coach had forgotten just how dynamic Westbrook was in his prime. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Our favorite finds include a silky pull-on pant, an easy T-shirt dress primed for travel days, and more with final discounts of up to 63 percent. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

When push comes to shove, however, there can be multiple factors that can prime a film’s remake potential. — John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2026