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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
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The first major new resort development in Longboat Key over the past 50 years, the massive resort takes up prime real estate on the Gulf of Mexico and delivers on every level of luxury.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Traded to the Bronx in his prime at 25, the Dominican was already one of the most revered hitters in the game, if not the most revered, and a World Series champ.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
While the Yankees’ prospects for 2025 are looking a bit bleak in the absence of ace Gerrit Cole, who underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery two weeks ago, Sloan is primed for another lucrative campaign.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Sophie Cunningham, one of those additions, believes the Fever are prime for a run at the WNBA championship.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The first major new resort development in Longboat Key over the past 50 years, the massive resort takes up prime real estate on the Gulf of Mexico and delivers on every level of luxury.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Marshon Lattimore must improve significantly off his bumpy debut, but the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback is still in his prime.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Traded to the Bronx in his prime at 25, the Dominican was already one of the most revered hitters in the game, if not the most revered, and a World Series champ.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
The two stars trade heady, heavy verses that zoom into the psyche of a child living in a fear and neglect-ridden household that only primes them for darker horrors.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
While the Yankees’ prospects for 2025 are looking a bit bleak in the absence of ace Gerrit Cole, who underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery two weeks ago, Sloan is primed for another lucrative campaign.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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The upturn was the result of somewhat lower mortgage interest rates and more homes for sale, said Jordan Levine, senior vice president and chief economist at the California Association of Realtors.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Context Florida state senator Randy Fine cruised to victory in the 6th Congressional District, while Florida chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis won the race for the state's 1st Congressional District.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many, like Cardenas, plan pivotal life events around the fleeting and finicky peak bloom period when more than 70% of the flowers are open and the area is awash in a pink glow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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With the combination of perfect spring weather, cherry blossoms reaching peak bloom, the kite festival and a Nationals day game, Washington was positively bursting this weekend.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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This is meant to be the time to develop the conditioning needed to break records or run personal bests later in the year.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Leadership must be obvious, grounded, and strong in a corporate setting formed by unrelenting pressure, unanticipated obstacles, and growing expectations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Simple practices like sleep, exercise, meditation or time in nature can ground us when life feels chaotic.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Explore Jessie Jo Dillon Zach Top See latest videos, charts and news Hosted by media personality Storme Warren, the event saw many of Nashville’s songwriting and publishing elites gather to fete top songs, songwriters, artists and publishers.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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And then there's the Ratliff family, a clan of Southern elites with dark secrets galore portrayed by Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Cook, and Sam Nivola.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Daube has mentored and provided instruction to many artists throughout her career.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Wendlinger is also mentoring freshman catcher Cali Rybicki.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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