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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
owns a thousand acres of prime farmland
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
chose the prime of the litter of pups
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as in to ground
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Recent Examples of prime
Murat Ates, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In one of his last acts as Beaver County district attorney in 2023, David Lozier, who named Jeter as the prime and only suspect, said the evidence was not enough to make an arrest and appealed to the public for more information.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
This season, a mere 20 comedies aired across all of broadcast prime, and development is in such a state that even CBS only plans on scheduling two sitcoms this fall.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Research shows these early exposures prime the immune system to recognize outside invaders for life.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Luongo was younger than Hellebuyck is, with more prime seasons ahead of him than behind him.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In one of his last acts as Beaver County district attorney in 2023, David Lozier, who named Jeter as the prime and only suspect, said the evidence was not enough to make an arrest and appealed to the public for more information.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Noun
But now, many of them are past their prime, becoming as old and gray as the generations that once frequented them.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
This season, a mere 20 comedies aired across all of broadcast prime, and development is in such a state that even CBS only plans on scheduling two sitcoms this fall.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Verb
The list price of the crypto used to purchase those plots was roughly $54 million at the time, but that figure includes some cheaper plots that were given to Galaverse attendees to help prime the market.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Research shows these early exposures prime the immune system to recognize outside invaders for life.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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No note from the victim was recovered and officials determined the cause of death to be suicide based on their postmortem examination, said Sterling McLaren, chief medical examiner for the city and county of Denver.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Ty Holmes, chief impact officer for Curriculum Associates, said the company continuously solicits feedback and tries to make changes to address complaints.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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This turns gardenia, rose and similar blooms brown in a short period of time.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Hollywood royalty, from Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman to Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor, will hit the red carpet in their sartorial best for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Test your knowledge of baseball bests, restaurant revamps and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Mejia got Trea Turner to fly out to right, struck out dangerous slugger Kyle Schwarber, and induced Bryce Harper to ground out to second baseman Edouard Julien to secure his second save of the season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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From that point Early needed only six pitches to escape unscathed, first striking out Ryan Vilade before forcing Rays superstar Junior Caminero to ground into an inning-ending double play.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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For a player who isn’t exactly known for his defensive acumen, Dorofeyev made several great defensive plays with his stick.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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For optimal blooming, provide a few hours of direct morning sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Of course, there’s the warmer weather, the blooming of gorgeous flowers, and the excuse to get back in the garden to get our hands dirty.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Christopher argued Pratt’s candidacy also complicates the idea that anyone tied to Hollywood is automatically viewed as part of a disconnected elite.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions against Cuba's military regime and elites.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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