1
as in blooms
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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Recent Examples of primes
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
There are bold new innovations, like a setting spray that’s basically a finishing powder in a bottle, and a three-in-one foundation stick that also hydrates and primes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Midday daylight breaks help sustain energy, while dim, warmer light in the evening primes the mind for recovery.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Europe 'standing on its own two feet' Something startups should lean into is their nimbleness compared to the large defense primes, Kuppers said, which gives up-and-coming firms an advantage in competing for new government contracts.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 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
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Ace versus ace The primes of Lincecum and Kershaw never truly aligned.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
There are bold new innovations, like a setting spray that’s basically a finishing powder in a bottle, and a three-in-one foundation stick that also hydrates and primes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Midday daylight breaks help sustain energy, while dim, warmer light in the evening primes the mind for recovery.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Europe 'standing on its own two feet' Something startups should lean into is their nimbleness compared to the large defense primes, Kuppers said, which gives up-and-coming firms an advantage in competing for new government contracts.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 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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They are allied with regal and Martha Washington geraniums, and both bear prolific blooms with deep red petals; the petal bases of Lily are black, while those of Jack of Hearts are red.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Under a tent shrouded in shade cloth at the Desert Botanical Garden, a place known for its showy cactus displays and wildflower blooms, sits a curious collection of inconspicuous plants that could be easily overlooked by the untrained eye.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Course Difficulty Flat, straight courses without many hills favor personal bests.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber is in the midst of what may be the most explosive offensive season of his MLB career, already setting personal bests with 53 home runs and 128 RBI.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Speaking life over ourselves each morning grounds us both.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Alan is a married man tempted by things that could be, but his friendship with Roger grounds the story in a rare portrayal of Black male vulnerability.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the immediacy of One Battle After Another—with its ICE-like detention camps, unlawful militias storming American streets, and elites who promote white supremacy in closed-door meetings—was intended to embellish the spirit of Vineland rather than undermine it.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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These upper-crust elites are ones we’re meant, at the end of the day, to sympathize with and root for.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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If New England drills the Dolphins, head coach Mike McDaniel might not make it to Week 3.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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Bra tops balanced by flowing, full skirts at Simone Rocha, Chopova Lowena and Emilia Wickstead.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Its pajama tops are made of the same high-quality materials (Tencel, silk satin, linen) and some of its loungewear even doubles as streetwear.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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Played by Wayans, San Antonio Saviors franchise player Isaiah White has enough championship rings to fill both hands and now mentors the next generation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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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
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The brand has been praised by those in the know for its minimalist designs, craftsmanship and sustainable practices, qualities that propelled it to become something of a cult brand that boasts a new sale every 10 minutes across the globe in 56 countries.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even as tragedy and struggle beset the tenement districts, the very qualities that defined the tenement’s unfavorable physical conditions—over-crowdedness and density—became building blocks for community.—
Annie Polland,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Primes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primes. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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