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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
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
From Carrie Bradshaw’s ultra-modern condo in And Just Like That to a pair of penthouses picked up by Taylor Swift, New York’s artsy Tribeca neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most prime real estate.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 May 2025
What to know for offseason: Remains a foundational piece for the Heat who’s entering his prime.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The team’s strategy of priming the graph has proved groundbreaking.
—Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
Monday looms as a prime chance to change that narrative.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
From Carrie Bradshaw’s ultra-modern condo in And Just Like That to a pair of penthouses picked up by Taylor Swift, New York’s artsy Tribeca neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most prime real estate.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Noun
The Warriors had Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson in their primes.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 May 2025
What to know for offseason: Remains a foundational piece for the Heat who’s entering his prime.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
Verb
Lemont 20-7 (NR) Six-game winning streak primes Lemont for conference and postseason runs.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The team’s strategy of priming the graph has proved groundbreaking.
—Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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Also in attendance were Eliahu Hamra, the chief rabbi of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association, and Jonathan Karszenbaum, the executive director of the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The role will report into chief operating officer Jonathan Allan, who is poised to step up to interim CEO when Alex Mahon exits Horseferry Road in the coming weeks.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The showy blooms grow on tall spikes and support butterflies and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This trail also offered tremendous views and had patches covered in brittlebush with its yellow blooms.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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His 11 free-throw attempts and nine makes were personal postseason bests, both nearly doubling his season highs of six and five, respectively.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2025
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Both times were just off his personal bests in both.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Around the stage, steam engines, museums and 19th-century storefronts grounded attendees in the capital’s history as White’s quartet took them on a journey through jazz.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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Judge’s league-leading 18th home run came after Trent Grisham grounded into a double play.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Personal Collections Display cabinets are a great spot to showcase a personal collection.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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In fact, 89% of C-suite marketers recognize that employees can bring great value to their businesses as influencers.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Ivies and other elites Less than 1% of American college students attend elite private colleges.—
Amy Li,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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The events of November 2023 illustrated in the clearest terms just how much a power struggle among a tiny handful of Silicon Valley elites is currently shaping the future of this technology.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Ramon also encouraged his workers to advance at Barragan’s or mentored them about how to branch out on their own.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Her school mentored future giants, including Mary McLeod Bethune.—
Karida L. Brown,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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