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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
Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Evoke Living at Ballantyne is a 60-unit complex spread across two buildings in the prime location at Providence Road West and Ballancroft Parkway.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Giannis is in a class above them all: a two-time MVP, a Finals MVP and still firmly in his prime.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Perhaps Chubb can summon his old self in a Texans uniform this season with a team primed for another playoff run.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
Aria Galletti, project coordinator at Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary on Folsom Boulevard, believes that the prime culprit for the city’s figures are the issue of capacity.
—Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Evoke Living at Ballantyne is a 60-unit complex spread across two buildings in the prime location at Providence Road West and Ballancroft Parkway.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
Noun
Walker was past his prime and retired after starting the season five for 44.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Giannis is in a class above them all: a two-time MVP, a Finals MVP and still firmly in his prime.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
Verb
Dropping out of sight to tinker with writing, arranging, and producing put both artists in tension with frustrated majors and bandmates while priming listeners to expect flawlessness.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Perhaps Chubb can summon his old self in a Texans uniform this season with a team primed for another playoff run.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
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Brown joined the pro-Cuomo PAC, Fix the City, as its chief operating officer upon its launch in late February, weeks after resigning from Adams’ administration.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Clauson-Kaas is chief consultant for the Copenhagen waterworks utility HOFOR, which is overseeing the construction of the tunnel.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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With its small, green leaves and yellow blooms, this ground cover also brings pollinators to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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These blooms should also be deadheaded and removed from the garden.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Season three of Mike White’s chronicle of overprivileged Americans visiting the five-star resort chain/homicide magnet set a string of series bests throughout its run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Sophomore Darren Haggerty of Viewpoint, the school’s top wide receiver, surprised himself with personal bests to win the Division 4 long jump at 22 feet, 8 inches and high jump at 6-6.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Verb
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There will be three stages, with movement, mindfulness and other activities, ranging from workouts to a trampoline class and grounding meditation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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But even if newscasts come with a certain level of formality, the anchors that ground the programs are only human.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Providing users with greater control over their data can enhance trust in AI systems and increase their engagement with support services, such as creating personalized plans to stay safe or access help.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The area became favored by the elite when the Rockefellers purchased land there in the 1960s.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But he is despised by Thailand’s powerful elites, who saw his rule as corrupt, authoritarian and socially destabilizing.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Onboarding requires a combination of mentoring, gradual exposure to responsibilities and reasonable time for integration while building psychological safety.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Additionally, funds are also being allocated for a new support staff mentoring program and a staff leadership academy.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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