as in excellent
of the very best kind
thanked the volunteers for a really primo job on the parish fund-raiser
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Recent Examples of primo
This interview was originally conducted for the Win Column, a primo sports newsletter from the AJC.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The beverage program is equally thoughtful, with an ambitious wine list curated by wine director Joel Grill, who frequently travels to Europe to find primo bottles.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Because of this, a float rig remains a primo bait delivery tool.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Under the all-inclusive plan, guests get access to a number of restaurants—conditions apply to fancier spots, with the primo Italian spot Chianti offering a complimentary dinner for every three nights of stay.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The beverage program is equally thoughtful, with an ambitious wine list curated by wine director Joel Grill, who frequently travels to Europe to find primo bottles.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Because of this, a float rig remains a primo bait delivery tool.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Under the all-inclusive plan, guests get access to a number of restaurants—conditions apply to fancier spots, with the primo Italian spot Chianti offering a complimentary dinner for every three nights of stay.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primo
Adjective
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The Sparks have a prime opportunity to pick up some wins during a three-game road trip that begins with matchups against two of the bottom three teams in the WNBA standings.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers, for whom Smith had a terrific rookie season, issued a statement announcing his passing on Saturday afternoon.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The meals served on board were good (including some terrific local dishes).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Cutting a ribbon, celebrating this wonderful binational relationship, and the wonderful Gordie Howe Bridge that is the new crossing linking Windsor and Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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However, while this plant is wonderful for home gardens and dinner tables, not all plants will work well as its neighbor.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Roberto Duran, the Central American nation’s most famous son, is one of the greatest boxers in history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One patriotic American who doesn't need any reminder that his country is awesome is FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Meeting and working with Mandy Moore for a couple of months was so awesome.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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“Primo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primo. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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