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
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
While Judge and Stanton exhibited premium power, Schlittler flashed premium stuff.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Shop fast, as most of these premium beauty deals at Amazon are bound to sell out before the week is over.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
If a conversion triggers IRMAA surcharges that persist across multiple years, and the Roth balance is not large enough or held long enough for tax-free growth to outweigh those extra premiums, the math may not work in your favor.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
While Judge and Stanton exhibited premium power, Schlittler flashed premium stuff.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The goal is to deliver premium performance and style while maintaining high sustainability standards—proving that elevated design doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Shop fast, as most of these premium beauty deals at Amazon are bound to sell out before the week is over.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premium
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With more than 1,000 change-seekers in the audience, a powerhouse panel of judges and nearly $300,000 in prize funding on the line, the energy in the room is electric.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Services like fire rescue, trash pickup and road repair are more expensive to provide in a city designed to sprawl, said DART board member Enrique MacGregor.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Saturn reaches from there to sextile Pluto in your valuable 2nd house, which may narrow your focus toward material resources.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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With clients and readers of his books vastly ranging in demographic, Rojeck is hopeful that anyone, anywhere can gain valuable financial literacy from his teachings.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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No higher accolade can one enforcement officer pay to another.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While effective, these systems are often heavy, costly, and consume significant power, limiting the drone’s flight time and maneuverability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, many Latin American economies have become deeply integrated with China’s, meaning any pivot away could be costly and take years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award recognizes talent that has advanced the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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This refresh honors the sandwich's legacy while delivering the bold, modern flavor our fans crave.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That simple act of locking eyes with an approaching gull can buy your lunch precious seconds — or discourage the bird from trying altogether.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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These precious experiences have given Jeremy a profound appreciation for Indigenous ways of knowing.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premium. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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