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
The men’s basketball Final Four is officially set, with two premier matchups taking place Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The 92-inch range resembles a model from the premier French heritage brand La Cornue, but was actually customized made by American manufacturer L’Atelier Paris.
—David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Even Palisades Tahoe, one of the Sierra’s premier spring skiing resorts, can’t sustain much longer.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
With Gonzaga entering the Pac-12 and Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett headed to Arizona State, is Santa Clara prepared to become the premier team in the WCC?
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The 92-inch range resembles a model from the premier French heritage brand La Cornue, but was actually customized made by American manufacturer L’Atelier Paris.
—David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Even Palisades Tahoe, one of the Sierra’s premier spring skiing resorts, can’t sustain much longer.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
With Gonzaga entering the Pac-12 and Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett headed to Arizona State, is Santa Clara prepared to become the premier team in the WCC?
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
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Ace right-hander Jacob deGrom, making his first start of the season after being scratched Saturday with a neck injury, cruised through the first four innings and almost made if out of the fifth, but Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run double to tie the game at 3.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yet this is part of a trend that’s defined the Knicks’ first season under Brown, one that also predated Brown’s arrival as a through-line over the course of last season’s playoff run.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The law took effect in January 2024 and allows certain people — like family members, county or city attorneys and chief law enforcement officers — to file the petition, known as an extreme risk protection order.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturing activity in March gathered momentum as factories rushed to resume production after an extended national holiday in mid-February, said Huo Lihui, chief statistician at NBS.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Demonstrators flocked to protests around the country to march, stand in crowds or line main streets.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sirens alerted people to seek shelter in and around Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beer Sheba and areas near the country’s main nuclear research center, which were targeted by Iranian strikes that injured dozens last weekend.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The initial rally happened on June 14, a week after the uptick in immigration enforcement operations in LA County.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the time of the initial gun battle, the MacEgans were on an afternoon walk through a nearby field.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its seminary is the foremost clerical institution in the world, training students from Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan in a wide range of topics, including Shiite jurisprudence, Quranic interpretation and Arabic literature.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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The meeting has been positioned as a critical opportunity for both sides to reset the relationship between the world’s two foremost economic and military powers.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The inaugural Barbie Dream Fest, Friday through Sunday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their first-ever playoff series, the expansion WNBA franchise has earned multiple Associated Press awards in its inaugural season.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the rock star is a romantic individual who expresses some inner truth through original music, the idol is an omnicompetent interpreter of material.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Though the original clip is authentic, showing seven dogs wandering down the side of a highway in northeastern Jilin province, Chinese state media has since debunked the narrative of their escape and journey home.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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