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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
Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Refrigerator doors, microwave buttons, coffee makers, and dishwasher handles are all prime candidates for weekly attention.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026
On the other hand, there’s pressure to capitalize on the primes of David Pastrnak, Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy, who are all in the 27-30 age bracket.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Resistance training appears to prime a stronger growth hormone pulse at night, stacking your daytime workout with overnight repair.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Boeing was the prime contractor for the bomber.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Refrigerator doors, microwave buttons, coffee makers, and dishwasher handles are all prime candidates for weekly attention.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Noun
Demi Moore has been in the prime of her career since The Substance.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026
On the other hand, there’s pressure to capitalize on the primes of David Pastrnak, Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy, who are all in the 27-30 age bracket.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Verb
Bill Sheldrake, of Policy Analytics, noted the RDA gave the LDE $5 million in seed money to prime the pump for grants.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Resistance training appears to prime a stronger growth hormone pulse at night, stacking your daytime workout with overnight repair.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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Cultus Lake Waterpark's chief administrative officer, Andrew Steunenberg, reportedly said those injured were not in the water or on any rides at the time of the incident.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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In the show, Morrissey plays headmaster Michael Polly, who becomes the chief suspect when his wife goes missing and who remains inscrutable for most of the six episodes.—
Simon Button,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Noun
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As the trees bloom, Sophie Hortman remembers a family inside joke.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This native perennial is a favorite for its daisy-like blooms, low-maintenance nature, and hardiness.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The shade is ideal for bold yet grounded spaces, working well as an accent or statement color in kitchens, bedrooms, and rustic or botanical designs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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If a relative resists a change, stay grounded by explaining the why in plain words and by offering to handle the heavier task.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Gifford, who never attended college, eventually sold those buildings and became the city’s foremost expert on the repair and maintenance of boilers, writing a 571-page textbook on building science.—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Kevin Brady,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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