as in star
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
my cousin is one of the principals in a new sitcom this fall
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
our principal reason for coming here today
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the principal researcher in the company's chemical division
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as in stars
the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
my cousin is one of the principals in a new sitcom this fall
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Recent Examples of principal
Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That includes the mortgage principal and interest, private mortgage insurance, homeowners insurance, property taxes and other monthly expenses.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with American Ballet Theater, inspired Gomez, 17, to dance.
—Theresa Walker 2, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2025
Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Other updates will limit the number of student assessments, while adding trainings for district superintendents, principals and teachers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
If the index stays above a set barrier—commonly 60-75% of its initial value—the investor gets their principal back, possibly with a coupon.
—Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That includes the mortgage principal and interest, private mortgage insurance, homeowners insurance, property taxes and other monthly expenses.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
When Alexis Mac Allister struck the goal that made Liverpool’s title feel that bit more secure, the noise that followed prompted principal owner John W. Henry to adjust his hearing aid.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with American Ballet Theater, inspired Gomez, 17, to dance.
—Theresa Walker 2, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
Clearly, the two principals in the trade are Gimenez and Horwitz.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Other updates will limit the number of student assessments, while adding trainings for district superintendents, principals and teachers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for principal
Adjective
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This means cruise visitors will need to rely on shuttle buses, taxis, or sightseeing tours to reach the city’s main attractions.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Today, the city’s main protection against high tides is the MOSE set of flood barriers that rises from the seabed to cut off the lagoon from the Adriatic during exceptionally high tides.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Tom Severson, Big River’s chief operating officer, said Wednesday that Lueth was fired after the Feb. 26 incident in Cottage Grove.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
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Originally from France, Simo was among the highest-ranking female executives at Facebook, after then-COO Sheryl Sandberg and Marne Levine, who was chief business officer.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Arriving first responders conducted a primary assessment of the scene and learned that two people were trapped in a Toyota Corolla, officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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It's led by a 200-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide, with a 12-megapixel selfie camera.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The signatories of this letter include some of the UK’s foremost experts in artificial intelligence, whose work bridges cutting-edge research and real-world application.—
Philip Salter,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In a society that often equates American influence with might or money or celebrity, now our foremost representative on the global stage is a humble man in white robes, preaching love, justice, and mercy.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Which ever of the two superstars steps up the biggest tonight can give their team a commanding lead as the series starts to come to a close.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Adam Henrique scored twice in what was a brutally physical first period, sparking the Oilers to a dominant 3-0 win to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The soda business grew in popularity in a predominant Mormon area, according to the New York Times, as the church prohibits drinks that are hot caffeinated like tea and coffee.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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While Putin’s predominant image in the outside world is that of a ruthless strongman, for domestic audiences the Kremlin has tried to soften this image.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The Saudis have been urging the Iranian regime to strike a nuclear accord with the United States and even sent their defense minister to meet with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, last month.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 May 2025
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Get the recipe 07 of 21 Pepperoni Pasta Salad This pasta salad tastes like a supreme pizza in the best way possible.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Light, fine, dominant and gorgeous aromas of black cherries.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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“Principal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principal. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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