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
In Belfast, a new generation of chefs are fusing global flavors with local ingredients; establishments like Stix and Stones, a premier steak and seafood restaurant; and Hendrix, a modern restaurant with cuisine ranging from Italian pastas to tacos—can’t be skipped.
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Louise Kavanagh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
La Liga, Spain’s premier soccer league, has returned for the 2025-2026 season and promises plenty of action with returning global stars like teen sensation Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
The International, a premier golf club steeped in rich history that’s just 35 minutes outside of Boston, debuted a brand-new course earlier this summer.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Canada, which topped the chart as the premier international market for visitors arriving in Las Vegas on a direct flight for the past three years, has also experienced sharp drops.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
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Louise Kavanagh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
La Liga, Spain’s premier soccer league, has returned for the 2025-2026 season and promises plenty of action with returning global stars like teen sensation Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
The International, a premier golf club steeped in rich history that’s just 35 minutes outside of Boston, debuted a brand-new course earlier this summer.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Canada, which topped the chart as the premier international market for visitors arriving in Las Vegas on a direct flight for the past three years, has also experienced sharp drops.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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Fresno State transfer Malik Sherrod fumbled after catching a pass on the Broncos’ first drive.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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The first anniversary of the storm was especially hard.—
Cara Owsley,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lea Anne Welsh, chief operating officer of Korman Communities, which owns AVE, has seen a significant shift over the last five years in their flexible-stay furnished apartments.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Trump sees himself as the ‘chief law enforcement officer’ Vice President JD Vance denied in a television interview that Bolton was being targeted because of his criticism of Trump.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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His main ride is a blue 2005 TJ with a four-inch lift and some other add-ons.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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While these tools are typically applied for the initial candidate screening, these systems can filter out even highly-qualified candidates if their profiles don’t meet the AI system’s particular criteria.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Here's our top story this morning: Developments can take years to go from initial conceptualization to vertical reality.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Danny Ertel,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Frost is, by reputation, perhaps the foremost poet of rural, non-coastal New England — of birches and apple trees, of forests blanketed in snow, of pastures sliced by ragged stone walls, and of the flinty, self-sufficient kind of temperament that flourishes in those places.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the tennis world focuses attention on the Grand Slam U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, a new professional league in the sport recently celebrated the conclusion of its inaugural season.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Parker turned 10 years old in 1996, a pivotal year that marked the inaugural season of the WNBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX is now aiming for at least 40 launches per Falcon 9 first stage, four times as many flights as the company's original target for Falcon 9 booster reuse.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 Aug. 2025
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Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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DeJean had an interception returned for a 38-yard touchdown in the second quarter that gave the Eagles a commanding 17-0 lead over the Chiefs.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The New York Yankees once had a commanding lead in the American League East.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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