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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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2026
Speaking of, early risers will usually get the best lighting to snap pics of the redwoods, with less competition for the prime photo spots.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Jake Ciely, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung, which means peas are in their prime and perfect for any seasonal recipe to add some fresh flavor to your plate.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
This is pretty expected, given that Deadline also hears the two groups have been communicating informally for several months to signal priorities and prime the pump ahead of time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
SpaceX and Amazon are AST’s prime competitors in the market for satellites providing connectivity directly to mobile phones.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2026
Speaking of, early risers will usually get the best lighting to snap pics of the redwoods, with less competition for the prime photo spots.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
The latter situation is the most appealing for Boston’s upside, and in 2027, there is a real chance whether by a Kelce retirement or another step past his prime, Boston could be the touchdown leader and main threat alongside Rice.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Spring has sprung, which means peas are in their prime and perfect for any seasonal recipe to add some fresh flavor to your plate.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a bit of prescience, Wallace explains how consumerist culture can prime a state for fascism.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
This is pretty expected, given that Deadline also hears the two groups have been communicating informally for several months to signal priorities and prime the pump ahead of time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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YouTube’s chief business officer Coe began thinking about developing the deepfake detection tool more than three years ago, when the company, under CEO Neal Mohan, began to lean into the potential of generative AI on the platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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As scary for Apple investors, Jony Ive, the company’s longtime chief design officer, has set up shop at OpenAI.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the colorful blooms bring a lot of color.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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But, a couple of injuries for Blackwood, combined with his own work, has allowed Wedgewood to start 40 games and appear in 42 this season -- easily career-bests at the NHL level.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rice this season produced career bests in points, field-goal accuracy, rebounds and steals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Brewers eventually loaded the bases with two outs before Ortiz grounded out to the mound to end it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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What’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Pink Moon's name comes from the blooming of a wildflower called ground phlox.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The former shared their hobby with Javanese aristocrats and other elites, and the latter collaborated with local artisans who supplied the materials to serve Indonesian customers.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2026
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Despite being an oil-producing country experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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