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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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as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
made no claims regarding the primeness of that piece of farmland
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Recent Examples of prime
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Take the start of the Maple Leafs series as a prime example.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 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
Groundcovers also cover bare soil that’s prime territory for grass seeds to land and take root.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Take the start of the Maple Leafs series as a prime example.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 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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When Arthur Blank expressed an interest in launching a Major League Soccer franchise in Atlanta, the Atlanta Falcons owner had a knowledgeable resource on his staff, vice president and chief marketing officer Jim Smith.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2025
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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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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
Verb
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Betts grounded into a fielder’s choice and reached via an error on a should-have-been 6-3 putout.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Acuña grounded out leading off the first inning and lined out to the second baseman in the third inning, with both of those at-bats against Francisco Morao, another 19-year-old Venezuelan righty.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The future of Hollywood depends on whether the industry recognizes that its greatest asset isn’t its distribution technology but its storytellers.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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The scene, staged at Carnegie Hall, a venue built by one of America’s great 19th century philanthropists, paid tribute to a long tradition of American giving, while pointing to new ways of thinking that are shaping the 21st century.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
20 May 2025
Verb
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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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These include: 1) the incumbent in the job; 2) the retiree, who becomes emeritus and an advisor, and 3) the person in training who is being mentored by both of the others.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Mark Morgan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Cruise emerged as Hollywood's foremost advocate for the theatrical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, when theaters across the globe were staring down an uncertain future.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The second half of the film is simpler and stronger, with a terrific supporting performance by ASAP Rocky as a rapper named Yung Felon.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Alone at the top of the key, Brunson dribbled into a wide open three and drilled it, and the Knicks went on to win 116-113.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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Don’t let Donald drill Donald Trump is offering a massive public lands giveaway to the fossil fuel industry.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
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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