1
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
owns a thousand acres of prime farmland
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the prime of her life
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
chose the prime of the litter of pups
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to ground
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prime
Book Marks
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies are primed for a World Series push this season.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
But now there are pop-up brokers who facilitate them, pairing out-of-town brands with local companies, and the commerce has long left the main streets and taken over prime waterfront territory or set up in some of the region’s historic luxury hotels.
—Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2025
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
No doubt making Top Gun 3 a reality will be a prime to-do for Greenstein, Goldberg and Granger.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prime
Adjective
The reader, upon arriving at the essays, is primed to receive them.
—Book Marks
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies are primed for a World Series push this season.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Prioritize the prime cuts — backstraps and tenderloins — by trimming them and packaging them first.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
But now there are pop-up brokers who facilitate them, pairing out-of-town brands with local companies, and the commerce has long left the main streets and taken over prime waterfront territory or set up in some of the region’s historic luxury hotels.
—Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
But even in a broader sense than that is learning about the irreplaceable magic of the relationship between performer and audience, which to me is what Bobby represented in his prime and his time.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
No doubt making Top Gun 3 a reality will be a prime to-do for Greenstein, Goldberg and Granger.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prime
Adjective
-
Lea Anne Welsh, chief operating officer of Korman Communities, which owns AVE, has seen a significant shift over the last five years in their flexible-stay furnished apartments.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
-
Trump sees himself as the ‘chief law enforcement officer’ Vice President JD Vance denied in a television interview that Bolton was being targeted because of his criticism of Trump.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The tavern is the result of excellent teamwork, bringing together dozens of talented individuals from Disney’s Imagineering team over the course of a year, including senior creative director Chris Weck and executive producer Ken Ricci.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
-
Just north of Venice, the Veneto region is also known for excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Individual blooms are bell-shaped and provide a rich source of pollen for native bees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
-
Jellyfish blooms occur when large numbers of jellyfish spawn or are swept into a certain area by winds and tides, according to Cathy Lucas, an associate professor of marine biology at the University of Southampton.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Test yourself on park pioneers and baseball bests in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter both collect eight nods, which mark personal bests for the two stars.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Two weeks later, the Virgo solar eclipse asks you to ground those dreams by actually making the calls, sending the emails, or writing down the plan.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Characters are given room to breathe and joke around, and every scene feels lived-in and grounded.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
This tank would be great for exercise classes, hiking, and other sweaty activities.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
-
Natural light floods the tiny house through double-pane windows on both levels, creating an airy, open feel, and there’s a roomy second-floor patio that’s great for relaxing and entertaining.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The victim narrative read like this: fight city hall and elites will try and intimidate you into silence!—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
-
And historically, Russia has leveraged Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine’s dependence on Russian energy to influence each country’s elites.—
DANIEL S. HAMILTON,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
When JPMorgan Chase put the kibosh on flexible, hybrid schedules this year, CEO Jamie Dimon forcefully defended the move, saying returning to the office five days a week was essential to mentor new employees and foster company culture.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
-
Open-sourcing components, offering cloud credits and mentoring ensure impact scales while empowering civil society with sustainable, autonomous tech capabilities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prime. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share