1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
a space shuttle on its premier voyage
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the premier authority on butterflies
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3
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the premier social occasion of the summer season
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Recent Examples of premier
With more than 400 athletes expected to compete, the tournament is a testament to Bentonville's reputation as a premier outdoor sports destination.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Lamar can lock up the premier small school slot with a victory, while Bowie needs a victory over Haltom and a Lamar loss to trigger the 8-6A tiebreaker; the Vikings and Volunteers split the season series.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
At the time, Notre Dame was considered the premier Catholic school.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
This isn't a bad thing, as YouTube is a premier platform for a reason.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Lamar can lock up the premier small school slot with a victory, while Bowie needs a victory over Haltom and a Lamar loss to trigger the 8-6A tiebreaker; the Vikings and Volunteers split the season series.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
At the time, Notre Dame was considered the premier Catholic school.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
This isn't a bad thing, as YouTube is a premier platform for a reason.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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Maryland trailed 22-15 after the first quarter then trimmed that deficit to just two entering halftime, erasing its slow start by closing the half on a 7-0 run and making its eventual comeback more manageable.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first major appearance since leaving office on Jan. 20 to accept the Chairman’s Award during the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 22.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
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Disney’s chief human resources officer Sonia Coleman outlined changes to the company’s DEI efforts in a memo to leadership Tuesday.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota who was the chief ethics lawyer in the administration of President George W. Bush, told CNN in a phone interview that Musk must recuse himself from anything to do with the CFPB or risk violating criminal conflict of interest law.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There will be new actors playing the series’ main characters, but no one has been cast yet.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Scottsdale crash was caused by mechanical failure, specifically the collapse of the left main landing gear.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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The initial deadline Thursday was postponed until Monday because of the court battle.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Taylor is wearing the T initial chain from the Grammys as a necklace vs her upper thigh!—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Before becoming one of America’s foremost historians, a Pulitzer Prize winner and writer of seminal books on Abraham Lincoln (a basis for the Steven Spielberg film Lincoln), Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Teddy Roosevelt and Johnson, Kearns Goodwin became a White House Fellow under LBJ.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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At his death in 1996, he was considered one of the country’s foremost historians of the Black experience in America.—
Jeffrey Boutwell,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2025
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And in January 1949, in his inaugural speech at the White House, President Harry Truman laid the groundwork for the first global U.S. foreign aid program.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
13 Feb. 2025
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Unrivaled will crown a winner of its inaugural 1-on-1 tournament Friday, the latest innovation from a league already well ahead of its competitors.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The original intent of IDEA—systematic services for students with disabilities—was vital, but its execution has become mired in bureaucracy, inefficiency, and mixed outcomes.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Halftime report The Kings only trailed by eight following a 3-pointer by Fox with 7:58 to play in the second quarter, but the Thunder staged a 21-6 run to take a commanding lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Boston outscored Chicago 41-28, led by as many as 19 points and took a commanding 68-51 lead into halftime.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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