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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
Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The show was the third installment in Webber’s reality-TV empire, each airing in a prime-time Saturday-night slot on the BBC with Graham Norton hosting.
—Isobel Lewis, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The approximately 230 victims interred in the grave were men, women and children — some in the prime of their lives, says Jiang.
—Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
This form of compassion helps prime us to act out our compassionate concern for others.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
During the winter and early spring, dormant vegetation — especially grass cured by freezing temperatures — becomes prime fuel when paired with dry, warm and windy weather.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The show was the third installment in Webber’s reality-TV empire, each airing in a prime-time Saturday-night slot on the BBC with Graham Norton hosting.
—Isobel Lewis, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
There was a time when Chelsea, with John Terry, Frank Lampard and Drogba in their prime, used to bully Arsenal.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The approximately 230 victims interred in the grave were men, women and children — some in the prime of their lives, says Jiang.
—Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even mountaineering training guidance includes step-up exercises to help prime the glutes and quads for intense uphill climbs with a load on your back.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
This form of compassion helps prime us to act out our compassionate concern for others.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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Codiga works in commercial real estate, and Ali is the chief operating officer of TUC Media, a media consulting and production company.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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In May 2021, the foundation appointed its former vice president of communications and engagement as chief science officer.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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At higher elevations, blooms are forecast to emerge from around April to June.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nahshon Wright, Chicago Wright, 27, is a five-year veteran who made the Pro Bowl last season after having career bests in starts (16), interceptions (five, one returned for a touchdown), passes defended (11) and tackles (80).—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Foegele, 29, had the best season of his career in his first year as a King, with personal bests in goals, assists, points and plus-minus rating.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Magic potions get involved — not to mention a surfeit of whimsy — but the actor does his best to ground the cutesiness in something real.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kiel grounded out to third base before Sorrell slapped a single to right field, but was caught trying to steal second base.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, how many of them actually come to be inhabited remains a great unknown, with deeper questions — like how many of them turn into technologically advanced civilizations — requiring us to estimate further unknowns atop them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lewis, 64, is considered by many one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bannon has used the term globalists to refer to Silicon Valley elites, media executives, neoconservative foreign-policy hawks, proponents of lightly regulated global markets, and Jared Kushner.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mattea Conforti will appear as Becka, a girl of humble origins who attends school with Gilead’s elite.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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