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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
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 1 May 2025
This bid follows Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage platform that signaled its intention to go beyond crypto rails and embed itself deeper into traditional financial infrastructure.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The only two other remaining pieces of the roster that won the Stanley Cup in 2018 — winger Tom Wilson and defenseman John Carlson — also looked to be past their primes.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
This risk particularly applies to areas where Hurricane Helene prompted the growth of an abundance of fuel, which is now primed for ignition, the report added.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The league’s absence from the hearing – especially when executives from the other three leagues will be there – may make for a prime punching bag opportunity for Cruz and others.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 1 May 2025
This bid follows Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage platform that signaled its intention to go beyond crypto rails and embed itself deeper into traditional financial infrastructure.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
Older stars like Tiger Woods aged past their prime but weren’t supplemented by enough younger stars.
—Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The only two other remaining pieces of the roster that won the Stanley Cup in 2018 — winger Tom Wilson and defenseman John Carlson — also looked to be past their primes.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
This can mean showing when light rain may sprinkle down in your area or when a severe front is coming through, bringing heavy rain, winds and conditions primed for tornadoes.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
This risk particularly applies to areas where Hurricane Helene prompted the growth of an abundance of fuel, which is now primed for ignition, the report added.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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Tom Buckingham, chief growth officer at Nassau Financial Group and retirement planner, told Newsweek that this is for a number of reasons.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot on her plate — and on her mind.—
Bernard J. Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Scoop up our top finds to make your home stand out above the rest, including a darling bistro set that’s perfect for enjoying coffee in the morning, hanging lantern lights that provide a warm and welcoming glow, and large flower pots to hold seasonal blooms.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jason Oppenheim and Jessica Vargas' relationship is in full bloom.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kidz Bop Kids additionally earned 101 entries, including 42 top 10s, on the Kid Digital Song Sales chart, both bests in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Having a trusted circle that understands the challenges and wins of entrepreneurship keeps me grounded.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket has been grounded until further notice.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The actors would be walking a fine line, trading on their star power to get staffers’ attention but playing up their everyday qualities so as not to seem like elites.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The following year, Lord & Taylor president Dorothy Shaver established a formal management structure for both the institute and its annual gala, streamlined operations, and helped burnish the reputation of the fledgling institution among New York’s social elite.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
Verb
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For those looking to scale, focus on building a solid client base, continually reinvest in quality leads, and consider eventually expanding by hiring or mentoring other agents to grow your business.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kelsea Ballerini’s team was mentored by Sheryl Crow, while Adam Levine’s artists were guided by LeAnn Rimes.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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