number one

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Recent Examples of number one Depositors and workers in the companies whose deposits are in that bank need to be job number one. CBS News, 12 Mar. 2023 The city's even earned the rating of number one most stressful for workers in the U.S., according to a recent report. Michael Murney, Chron, 8 Mar. 2023 The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023 The Moon in your lucky 5th house is making FUN your number one priority, but when Luna coordinates with luxe Venus in your materialistic 2nd house, all your fun may require a lot more funds than anticipated. Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for number one 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for number one
Adjective
  • Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite a stellar 33-point effort from Kyrie Irving, the Mavs struggled mightily from beyond the arc, shooting an abysmal 18.8%.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The Broncos had a stellar 12-2 season, earned the No. 3 seed and then got beat by a better team in the Fiesta Bowl.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The concert at the country’s main public square settled a pending debt with his Mexican fans, after postponing a presentation originally scheduled for September due to a domestic accident that resulted in five fractured ribs and forced him to suspend a series of shows in Mexico and Colombia.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Drivers should try to travel during the day and avoid traveling alone, inform others of your schedule, and stick to main roads and avoid shortcuts.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The paperwork for Johnson’s trial — along with images of some of the handwritten documents — were officially entered into the court’s electronic court docketing system in 2021, marking a final chapter in a sensational saga that garnered international headlines.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Oilers have now won seven of their last eight games with their comeback win over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The United States may take a leading role in this arena, driven by its LNG sales.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Musk, who has already been taking a leading role in running DOGE, will continue to do so.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Timber and Gabriel did well to delay him or suppress his shots when Villa managed to find him in one-on-one situations but Watkins was superb in the second half and the unfamiliarity of Arsenal’s team was exposed for Villa’s two goals.
    Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The evening will be hosted by Young, and will feature readings from some of the foremost poetic voices in America.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
    Sophie Alcorn, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • After whiffing on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, Santander would be a fine consolation prize.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Number one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number%20one. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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