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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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2
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
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Get ready for a possible soaking, Kansas City — the atmosphere is primed, which could bring torrential rainfall.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
As a prime example, within the automotive industry, development cycles can take years—by design rather than inefficiency—and as a result extending the time required to integrate into the system and become part of the production process.
—Nicole Leblanc, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The potential is still there for Byram at 24 years old, just entering the prime of his career, according to aging curve work done by The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
With the recent explosion in digital audio, small business owners who adopt this ad format today will be primed to expand their reach, deepen brand engagement, and stay competitive within a changing marketplace.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Get ready for a possible soaking, Kansas City — the atmosphere is primed, which could bring torrential rainfall.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Noun
Chemical compounds like styrene and 1,3 butadiene are major components of the crumb rubber that is a prime constituent of synthetic turf.
—Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
As a prime example, within the automotive industry, development cycles can take years—by design rather than inefficiency—and as a result extending the time required to integrate into the system and become part of the production process.
—Nicole Leblanc, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
That said, think about the chemicals used to prime and cement the tubing to the fittings.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
The potential is still there for Byram at 24 years old, just entering the prime of his career, according to aging curve work done by The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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But the chief investment officer of Seymour Asset Management sees Apple’s multiple as the biggest issue.—
Siena Griffin,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Stephanie Martz, the NRF’s chief administrative officer and general counsel, said the lawsuit infringes on retailers’ rights.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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These organisms can quickly reproduce, leading to dense blooms and surface scums, particularly in the shallow, warmer parts of the lake, according to the NPS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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In just 30 games, averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range, all marks that were personal bests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Both sums are weekly bests for Lake, who co-authored each song on the LP.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Lunging, the righty grounded it to shortstop, resulting in the inning-ending double play.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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After the Ethiopia crash, 737 Max jets were grounded worldwide until the company redesigned the system.—
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arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Since there’s no adhesive involved in the grippy version, this silicone bra alternative is a great option for anyone with sensitive skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The podcast’s popularity earned him a spot on the Forbes Under 30 Europe list in 2019, more than 100 million downloads and a direct line into the private capital elite.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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For those of us in the trenches of X, the meltdown was a familiar sight, echoing the contempt that the tech elite have directed at San Francisco for years, with the endless lamentations of anarchy at pharmacy branches in Union Square or the liberal policies of politicians like Aaron Peskin.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The goal shouldn’t be to import talent or extract ideas but to actively engage through open-source projects, mentoring relationships, co-building initiatives and shared platforms.—
Daniel Jebaraj,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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There are many ways to contribute: presenting, mentoring, helping organize or serving on the board.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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