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as in first
coming before all others in time or order
a space shuttle on its premier voyage
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the premier authority on butterflies
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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
Sirish Subash, an ninth grader from Snellville, Georgia, was the first-place winner for the 3M and Discovery Education competition, the nation’s premier middle school science competition, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
What inspired these? Our non-traditional experiences, while centered around wine, include unique activities such as international travel to renowned wine regions, supercar drives along the California coast, golf at premier clubs across the U.S., and themed tastings like Napa versus Bordeaux.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Take Two Film Academy, a premier filmmaking and media literacy organization will conduct a lively workshop on the elements of filmmaking after a screening of the short film With the Tide.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
These reportedly include acquiring most premier racetracks, imposing exclusivity deals, preventing teams from participating in other races, and controlling Next Gen parts and cars.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
What inspired these? Our non-traditional experiences, while centered around wine, include unique activities such as international travel to renowned wine regions, supercar drives along the California coast, golf at premier clubs across the U.S., and themed tastings like Napa versus Bordeaux.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Take Two Film Academy, a premier filmmaking and media literacy organization will conduct a lively workshop on the elements of filmmaking after a screening of the short film With the Tide.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
These reportedly include acquiring most premier racetracks, imposing exclusivity deals, preventing teams from participating in other races, and controlling Next Gen parts and cars.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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Both defenses are stepping up after these teams combined for 79 points in their first matchup, which is the highest scoring game in the NFL so far this season.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Many families have to wait months to receive the first appointment with a mental health professional through their insurance and then have to wait three to four months again to have the second appointment.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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But for how much longer?, asked Kevin Garside, chief sports correspondent for the i news site.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Nate Cohn, the paper’s chief political analyst, said the Tech Guild does not play a role in the model itself but built and maintains the infrastructure that gives the Needle the necessary data.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The zinc gradually lost its hold on the cables suspending the telescope’s main platform over the reflector dish.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The measure’s main opponents, the state Republican Party and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, did not appear to raise any money to campaign against the proposition.Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday, the market will receive initial jobless claims data, offering a snapshot of the labor market’s health, along with the Producer Price Index (PPI) and core PPI data.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The trust would be funded in installments over several years, beginning with an initial installment of about $65 million and growing by $10 million to $13 million for the next several years.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Over the years, the emirate has become a magnet for international entrepreneurs, investors and family offices, transforming the city into one of the world’s foremost hubs for private wealth management.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Academy Library, also known as the Margaret Herrick Library, is one of the world’s foremost research facilities for motion picture preservation and study, with more than 52 million items, including books, photographs, scripts and costume design drawings.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Last season, the inaugural in-season tournament was called, well, the NBA In-Season Tournament.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Keith tossed five touchdowns and had an interception near the goal line to lead Northwood to a 31-17 victory against Trabuco Hills in the inaugural Division 2 championship game.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, where courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The latest election results from Morgan Hill show incumbent mayor Mark Turner holding a commanding lead — 20 percentage points — over Yvonne Martínez Beltrán, while Miriam Vega and Soraida Iwanaga are set to take the two vacant city council seats.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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With partial results, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter had tallied about 56% of the vote, gaining a commanding lead over his Republican challenger, insurance executive Nik Gjonaj, who had 44%, with about a third of the precincts counted.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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