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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
owns a thousand acres of prime farmland
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
chose the prime of the litter of pups
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as in to ground
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Recent Examples of prime
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
But that doesn't make aspirin a prime candidate for everyone.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Problem: The Dolphins will likely go into this offseason shopping for two new starting safeties because Poyer, who will turn 34 in April, is clearly past his prime.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
That choice was not wholly responsible for everything that came after; Gulman was already prone to anxiety and was primed by both his parents’ divorce and his bookish softness to get bullied and to feel lonely.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Colbert trying to do anything handy while wearing a tailored suit was already gold, but the psychosexual implications of marinating prime rib really sent this clip over the edge.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
But that doesn't make aspirin a prime candidate for everyone.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
How many goals does Ovechkin have in his career
Both Ovechkin and Gretzky averaged about 49 goals per season, but some might say Ovechkin is still in the prime of his career, considering the relatively consistent trajectory of his scoring.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Problem: The Dolphins will likely go into this offseason shopping for two new starting safeties because Poyer, who will turn 34 in April, is clearly past his prime.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Jones is primed for a monster performance against Buffalo on Sunday.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
That choice was not wholly responsible for everything that came after; Gulman was already prone to anxiety and was primed by both his parents’ divorce and his bookish softness to get bullied and to feel lonely.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
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Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota who was the chief ethics lawyer in the administration of President George W. Bush, told CNN in a phone interview that Musk must recuse himself from anything to do with the CFPB or risk violating criminal conflict of interest law.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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John McConnell McConnell, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, was nominated by Obama in 2011.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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How To Make Lipstick Last Longer In addition to picking an excellent transfer-proof formula, our experts share a few other tips to ensure longwear.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The trees, which need partial to full sun, can be pruned into a manageable 1 to 2-foot tree and are excellent candidates for bonsai culture.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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Its blend of black amber plum, vanilla woods, and jasmine blooms creates an earthy and sophisticated combination.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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At any point in music time, there is space for a floppy-haired, fresh-faced, four-piece guitar band in the bloom of its youth.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
7 Feb. 2025
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But career bests in yardage (4,319) and TDs (35) don’t mean Minnesota will sink $40 million a year to keep him.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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It’s been a historic year for Missouri The Missouri Tigers had already set several program bests — with other memorable marks — heading into this top-15 showdown.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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Despite that surge, wing prices remained grounded, slightly below their five-year average.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded Starship and ordered an investigation into the accident on the day after the launch.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Formulated with brightening niacinamide and fruit extracts rich in vitamin C, this clear, alcohol-free gel is a great pick for diminishing dark spots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone regardless of your skin type or skin tone.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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There’s no on-site restaurant, but great food is near.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Centered around the drama of New York City’s elite during the 1880s—and the rapidly changing social and economic landscape of the post-Civil War era—the show serves up plenty of glamour, grandeur, and guilty pleasure.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Populism has pressed the claims of the less powerful against those of the landowners, the financiers, the industrialists and other species of elite.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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Zemlinsky, who also mentored Schoenberg, discerned real promise in Mahler-Werfel but chided her for getting distracted by the social whirl.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The organization, which provides a range of community services aimed at reducing gun violence, including mentoring and after-school programs, received one of the first licenses to operate a retail cannabis dispensary in 2022.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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