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
Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
For instance, one of the nation’s premier health systems, Mass General Brigham (MGB), recently reported a 72-million-dollar operating loss in fiscal 2024 despite an intensive focus on cost management.
—Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
One was Edith Cummings, a premier amateur golfer of the 1920s.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Kubiak provided the best vision, Macdonald said, citing ways in which the scheme has accentuated premier wideouts such as Justin Jefferson and Chris Olave.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
For instance, one of the nation’s premier health systems, Mass General Brigham (MGB), recently reported a 72-million-dollar operating loss in fiscal 2024 despite an intensive focus on cost management.
—Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
One was Edith Cummings, a premier amateur golfer of the 1920s.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Kubiak provided the best vision, Macdonald said, citing ways in which the scheme has accentuated premier wideouts such as Justin Jefferson and Chris Olave.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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Combs' trial, which will take place in downtown Manhattan, is currently set to begin with jury selection on the first Monday in May.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 2024 football season was Belichick's first away from the sideline in nearly 50 years.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Before his stint in New York, Mengelberg became the youngest chief conductor of the city’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in 1895, when he was appointed at 24.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kathryn Bond Stockton, a professor of English and critical theory, helped to create Transform and served as the chief diversity officer for the U’s main campus.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Approach with caution, look at reviews, and maybe don’t use your main credit card (or at least keep your bank’s dispute line handy).—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 9a's main camera takes 12MP images thanks to pixel binning, and the resulting shots are nearly identical to the Pixel 9 Pro's.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As with the coal black tree snake, the atra tree snake has thus far only been found on its initial island of discovery, Misima.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Although these prices plummeted to $100 on the day of the show, the initial asking price highlights the financial barrier for many fans hoping to witness the event live.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Iranians are responding to several inducements, foremost among them the staggering array of forces the United States has prepositioned in the Middle East.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 1 million viewers tuned in during its inaugural 2019 season.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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On election day, early results gave Cárdenas a commanding lead over the PRI’s candidate, Carlos Salinas de Gortari.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After the first leg in Lyon had ended 2-2 last week, United took a commanding lead in Thursday’s return fixture thanks to first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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