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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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
Maryland’s struggles in the second half against premier opponents are alarming
For the second game in a row, the Terps were outclassed in the final 20 minutes.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
From my former colleagues in Congress to defense-industry experts, the world’s premier fighter jet is accustomed to criticism for issues with cost, production and more.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
The Tigers made six consecutive appearances in the four-team Playoff from 2015-20 and won two national championships along the way as Swinney built Clemson into one of the sport’s premier programs, alongside Alabama.
—Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Paying a slugger like Pete Alonso big money would probably be a safer bet than any pitcher, but none of the premier free agent bats seem like a good fit.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
From my former colleagues in Congress to defense-industry experts, the world’s premier fighter jet is accustomed to criticism for issues with cost, production and more.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
The Tigers made six consecutive appearances in the four-team Playoff from 2015-20 and won two national championships along the way as Swinney built Clemson into one of the sport’s premier programs, alongside Alabama.
—Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Paying a slugger like Pete Alonso big money would probably be a safer bet than any pitcher, but none of the premier free agent bats seem like a good fit.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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He is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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For the first time in Russia’s 35-month wider war on Ukraine, the Ukrainians may have a tank advantage over the Russians.David Axe, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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What’s changed? Jan. 1, 2025 The chief medical examiner’s office recorded 586 fatal overdoses in San Francisco in the first 11 months of 2024 — a nearly 23% decrease, or 174 fewer deaths, compared with the first 11 months of 2023.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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His Cavaliers being atop the Eastern Conference is setting him up to be one of the chief ambassadors.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Draisaitl is the only player projected to hit 50 goals this season, with 54, and his main challenger, Kaprizov, is currently on the shelf.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Nick’s Kitchen & The Next Chapter Nick’s main channel has largely shifted toward food entertainment, but his love for serious cooking hasn’t faded.Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Israel and Hamas have struck a deal for an initial cease-fire that will pause hostilities for six weeks and lead to the release of 33 hostages.The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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Early concepts deemed successful were built up and introduced to new audiences—revised from their initial offerings to meet the challenges of a wider swath of users or participants.Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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But rather than playing it safe, the foremost roast mistress delivered a masterful 10-minute monologue that was hilariously acerbic, pointed, and playful enough to keep the crowd on her good side.EW Staff, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The reigning Silver Slugger, who signed a five-year contract extension announced Wednesday, has also developed a reputation as the team’s foremost foodie.Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Bearcats, 22-15 a year ago, went 7-11 in their inaugural season in the Big 12, winning two games in the postseason NIT.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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And a similar ouch occurred in NASCAR just two years ago, when Australia Supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen showed up at the inaugural Chicago Street Course race, qualified third and then dominated in wet conditions to win in his NASCAR debut.Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The limestone deposit that had yielded the Taung Child, as the original Australopithecus became known, also contained the remains of all sorts of other creatures, including baboons, turtles, and hyraxes.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Today, there are several variations of the original recipe, including one from former First Lady Laura Bush that includes cinnamon.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Are Liverpool really as strong as their commanding lead implies?Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The role required Kapoor to maintain a commanding physical presence throughout filming.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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