as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer
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Recent Examples of first-line
With the Kraken, Kakko is finally receiving consistent first-line minutes and producing.
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
The level of hubris that overtook Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her first-line officials could partially explain the pervasiveness of explicit corruption all the way to the upper echelons of government.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) A first-line treatment, over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), may provide some relief.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
More comfortable in the middle, but that he’s being asked to be first-line center at times says more about the organization’s needs.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
The level of hubris that overtook Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her first-line officials could partially explain the pervasiveness of explicit corruption all the way to the upper echelons of government.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) A first-line treatment, over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), may provide some relief.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
More comfortable in the middle, but that he’s being asked to be first-line center at times says more about the organization’s needs.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
Adjective
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In recent months, Walmart removed self-checkout at select stores and, in some cases, made self-checkout open only to Walmart+ members and drivers of its Spark delivery service.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The first product from the long-term partnership is expected to be available this spring online and in select stores, with a global rollout planned for 2026.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Just 10 percent of US adults surveyed by Gallup last year listed baseball as their favorite sport.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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No camera control button: Instead the new iPhone 16e features an action button, that according to Apple, allows users to press and use visual intelligence to call your best friend, launch your favorite app, and more.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As the day winds down, these individuals’ energy levels rev up with a preferred bedtime at around midnight, Breus stated in his report.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The book’s heroes, a quartet of lifelong friends from King’s favored town of Derry, contend with the alien invaders in the woods of Maine amid an overwhelming blizzard, which gives the story its suitably chilling backdrop.—
Calum Marsh,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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And, if the Eagles decide to pass in such situations, crowded boxes, if matched with man coverage, are prime targets for Philadelphia’s favored mesh routes.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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