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
Short of scoring a box at the Hollywood Bowl or primo seats at Dodger Stadium, there may be no outdoor experience more quintessentially Los Angeles than spreading out a blanket on the grass at Hollywood Forever Cemetery and watching a movie with 4,000 strangers at a Cinespia screening.
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David Hochman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
And selecting Gavin Creel for the primo final spot was an absolutely perfect, heartbreaking grace note on the whole thing.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2025
Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
There are only 32 of these coaching jobs in the world, and as bad as the Blackhawks have been the last few seasons, this is still a primo gig.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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David Hochman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
And selecting Gavin Creel for the primo final spot was an absolutely perfect, heartbreaking grace note on the whole thing.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 June 2025
Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
There are only 32 of these coaching jobs in the world, and as bad as the Blackhawks have been the last few seasons, this is still a primo gig.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primo
Adjective
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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With much of the 2026 path of totality crossing oceans and seas, cruise lines are planning extraordinary voyages to deliver passengers to prime viewing points.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The guest capacity of 3,246 feels delightfully low considering the mind-blowing variety of venues, including nine superb specialty restaurants (love a good steakhouse at sea) and seven that are winners even without an upcharge.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Sofia, by Vagabond Haven, is a superb example of clever space-saving design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Primo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primo. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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