as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
lavish feasts at which premium wines flowed freely
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Recent Examples of premium
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
But for a club that’s placed such a premium on acquiring talented young arms, Sasaki would represent a franchise-altering coup.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
After pollination, the beans require months of meticulous care and up to a year to harvest, which makes vanilla one of the most labor-intensive spices in the world—and explains its premium price tag.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Tickets include premium bar, appetizers, six DJs on two stages, live projection, photo booth and party favors.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
But for a club that’s placed such a premium on acquiring talented young arms, Sasaki would represent a franchise-altering coup.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Each backer's package will include The Drop device, a premium leather band, a magnetic pin clasp and a USB-C charging cable.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
After pollination, the beans require months of meticulous care and up to a year to harvest, which makes vanilla one of the most labor-intensive spices in the world—and explains its premium price tag.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
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In-store Powerball purchasers can select the Double Play option to use their numbers in a second drawing immediately following the regular Powerball drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10,000,000.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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The jackpot prize has a cash value of $429 million, which can be offered as a one-time lump sum payment, or an immediate payment followed by annual payments.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The least expensive gas is in Georgia’s northern neighbor.Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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In her youth, Susan’s hair was the stuff of legend: that elusive strawberry blonde shade that usually requires an expensive colorist's help.Monica Ainley, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Co-star Hiroyuki Sanada netted the Lead Actor award, while the series took the win for Outstanding Drama.Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Wilson has won 14 awards from the Academy of Country Music and the CMA since 2021, alongside seven No. 1 country hits.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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That conversation was emblematic of Bonderman’s trust in people—and his understanding that relationships are far more valuable than transactions.Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Bills know that Allen is playing the best football of his career, with the likely league accolades to follow.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to Gastineau, Favre took a dive on the record-breaking play, ultimately handing Michael Strahan the accolade.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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These burdensome energy bills are far more costly than what experts suggest households should spend on their utilities every month.David S. Lapp, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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Fighting here began last spring and it's been bitter and costly to both sides.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The win capped a remarkable debut for a new brand that won top honors as World Best Whiskey at the NYWSC for its 18 YO American Straight Whiskey.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has been named to receive the Order of Canada, the country’s top civil honor.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her cousin reminded her that a gift given in love is precious in God’s eyes.Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Actors Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella do a fantastic job of invoking a bittersweet nostalgia while reminding us just how precious the present moment is.Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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