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
In possibly unrelated news, an acquaintance knowledgeable in Delaware real estate valuations tells me that Joe Biden, with his big house in the toniest area of Wilmington and his oceanfront vacation home in a primo section of Rehoboth Beach, is showing at least $10 million in visible assets.
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Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
The pilot episode boasted a primo premise twist — these four strangers celebrating their 36th birthdays are actually siblings and parents!
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
After sitting for a few games, he was put in a primo spot on the top pair with McAvoy on Sunday.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2024
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Feb. 13, 2024
Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
The pilot episode boasted a primo premise twist — these four strangers celebrating their 36th birthdays are actually siblings and parents!
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
After sitting for a few games, he was put in a primo spot on the top pair with McAvoy on Sunday.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Movies Review: ‘Madame Web’ weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it
Feb. 13, 2024
Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primo
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Catcher Landon Hodge is terrific defensively and first baseman Josh Stonehouse has supplied surprising power.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Without Alvarez, the Mets leaned heavily on Luis Torrens, who played superb defense and supplied key hits (.675 OPS).—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each has a superb hit tool, with the capability of hitting for a high batting average, while scoring and driving in runs.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Coen said a prime example of the misunderstandings is the frustration from states where the Trump administration recently denied claims for disaster assistance and denied extensions of certain assistance in others.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Glitch is another more mobile rogue-type, with a double jump, slide, and a prime ability that amps up her dexterity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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There’s an awesome Amazon deal on a space-saving outdoor grill with a legion of fans.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The awesome battery life will easily last you through a long day of heavy scrolling and video streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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There is an endless supply of them, usually taking place in lovely ancient English towns, where there seem to be a fantastic number of murderers.—
Shannon Doyne,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Primo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primo. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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