1
as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
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2
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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Recent Examples of primes
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
At 84 and 83, respectively, Love and Bruce Johnston (who replaced Brian Wilson as a touring member in 1965) are years beyond their vocal primes.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
The primes have a role to play, but drone innovation is the lifeblood of smaller, faster-moving, more creative startups and small companies.
—Dr. Robert Brüll, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Mason often leads workshops, presentations, and internal training for large primes, targeting supplier diversity as both a moral and business imperative.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
What happens when a former UFC champion and top contender clash in a boxing match well past both their primes?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
At 84 and 83, respectively, Love and Bruce Johnston (who replaced Brian Wilson as a touring member in 1965) are years beyond their vocal primes.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
The primes have a role to play, but drone innovation is the lifeblood of smaller, faster-moving, more creative startups and small companies.
—Dr. Robert Brüll, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
Mason often leads workshops, presentations, and internal training for large primes, targeting supplier diversity as both a moral and business imperative.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primes
Noun
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Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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This means the seasonal blooms of insects like caterpillars – which offspring rely on at nesting colonies – have been and gone by the time the birds arrive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The bathtub is painted a bright blue (Paint & Paper Library Blue Gum), while the gray floor continues from the hallway and grounds the palette.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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Yvonee grounds Thompson throughout Aronofsky’s glorious character study on a small town kid who must grapple with a brutal series of events that undertakes his sensibilities.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Aristocracy, the rule of elites relevant in his day—when less than five percent of the population could vote for Members of Parliament—was obviously antithetical to democracy.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s attendance at the marquee event contrasts with the usual guest list of the popular New York tournament, which this year has seen an overwhelming majority of Hollywood elites flock to the stands.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Parsons attended Cowboys practices during training camp but has not participated in any team drills.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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After sitting out of Saturday’s team drills with arm soreness, Sanders was a full participant at Monday’s practice, but Flacco took all of the first-team reps during the 11-on-11 portion, according to ESPN.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bake in oven at 375 degrees for around 20 to 23 minutes on average, or until the slightest amount of golden color tinges the tops.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The retailer recently rolled back prices on a wide array of cute fall tops, marking most of them below $35.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Acknowledge when someone mentors a colleague, provides cover during a busy period, or shares resources generously.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bag was available in limited qualities at Dover Street Market in London.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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And by the way, these are all qualities Mark Ruffalo has.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Primes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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