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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
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The market is telling us the housing market is primed for some action, and RKT is in pole position for when the housing market wakes up.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Offerings include prime filets, ribeye, New York strip and flat iron.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Few duos can claim even a fraction of the chemistry Guru and Premier enjoyed in their prime.
—Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Leading up to the offseason, with a weakened starting pitching class, Valdez is primed to be the headlining option in the winter, and Patrick McAvoy of Sports Illustrated thinks that the New York Mets are a prime landing spot.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The market is telling us the housing market is primed for some action, and RKT is in pole position for when the housing market wakes up.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Their priorities for making the most of a decade of prime athletic performance are far different from the organizations trying to build on a far longer horizon.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Offerings include prime filets, ribeye, New York strip and flat iron.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Federal Security Service, the KGB’s successor, is taking up a censorship campaign very much like the one that Moscow waged during Grebenshikov’s prime.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Few duos can claim even a fraction of the chemistry Guru and Premier enjoyed in their prime.
—Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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His death comes shortly after a report from the chief inspector of prisons highlighted a sharp rise in violence at HMP Wakefield, according to the BBC.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts, 58 soldiers have been killed, and 30 others wounded.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Over club sandwiches and some very good margaritas, Mikkelsen described Anza-Borrego as an under-the-radar oasis that’s known among devotees for its wildflower blooms and hiking trails, as well as its golden eagles and herds of bighorn sheep.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Spring-flowering bulbs require a long period of cool temps to process a chemical reaction inside of the plant to produce the blooms.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smith, coming off season bests in targets (10) and yards (114) in Week 5, should again be a focal point.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Likely had a breakout season last year, totaling 42 catches, 477 yards and six touchdowns — all career bests.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Compared with its predecessors, Ares can seem grounded.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s tone is all over the place, but Roberts and Clooney’s chemistry helps ground it; their easygoing banter eventually leads to tenser and tenser exchanges.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For those who are ready to trade in their simple drip coffee set up for something a bit more advanced, Seattle Coffee Gear is a great independent retailer for coffee-brewing appliances and accessories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Being a great place to work is about structure as well as culture, whether the business in question is listed, family-owned or private equity-backed.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement This is not the first time that Milei, who rose to power in part with attacks on the venality of Argentina’s elite, has been tarred with corruption accusations.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Celtics face an uphill climb to retain their spot among the NBA elite this season after superstar Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles' tendon in May, as the defending NBA champs were in the process of losing in the second round of the playoffs to the New York Knicks.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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